Kennel Technician, Animal Shelter Position Available In Rapides, Louisiana

Kennel Technician, Animal ShelterAnnual Salary Range:

$25,999.12 – $31,203.28

Grade:

14The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Animal Shelter Department, located in the heart of Central Louisianato perform manual work in the operation and maintenance of the Animal Shelter for the City of Alexandria. Work is performed under the supervision of the Crew Leader, Animal Control and Superintendent, Animal Control and is subject to a rotating weekend shift.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandrias Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, bowls, and related equipment.

Feeds, waters, and exercises animals daily, or more often as needed; bathes and dips as needed.

Handles, tags, and moves animals within the shelter; maintains accurate location records.

Identifies injuries and illness, reports condition, isolates to prevent exposure to well animals, and administers medications as directed.

Restrains animals; assists veterinarian and other personnel during exams, evaluations, and vaccinations.

Assists visitors in adopting, reclaiming, and impounding by loading, unloading, and showing animals.

Maintains grounds by mowing grass, trimming fence lines, and picking up litter.

Supports and assists Animal Control Officers in performing their duties.

Assists with euthanasia of animals, proper disposal, and documentation, per state regulations; performs euthanasia if certified.

Performs private cremations of animal remains and maintains appropriate records.

Occasionally operates a city vehicle to pick up supplies from City warehouse, pet supply stores, and other vendors; transports animals to vet clinics, and in a state declared emergency transports animals from mass shelters, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required; some experience in animal care is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid drivers license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana drivers license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment. Must complete a basic animal control training course within one year of hire. Must complete state regulated euthanasia training and obtain valid State of Louisiana Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician certificate within two years of hire.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week;Positionis subject to work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Accepting applications:

April 30- May 14, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first

• This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.
• Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.
• Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed d

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