Experienced Animal Care Technician Cedar Valley Humane Society

• 4.8 Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details Full-time $13
• $15 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Pet care Customer service Driver's License Animal welfare Full Job Description

• Overview:

• We are seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and possess a strong background in veterinary care or pet services. This is a full time position that may include weekend, evening, holiday, or on-call hours. Must possess a valid and unrestricted Iowa driver's license Must be flexible with scheduling and and have availability when away from the facility as needed to meet the needs of the organization Knowledge of basic animal care and low stress handling

• Able to understand and communicate using appropriate veterinary medical terminology Strong communicator both verbally and written, Ability prepare, analyze and evaluate outcomes and results

• Responsibilities:

• Maintain excellent knowledge of all shelter standard medical procedures, vaccines, preventatives, and common diseases and their symptoms, transmission, and prevention Ensure daily animal care is completed efficiently and effectively, monitoring task checklists Ensure the health and well-being of all animals in the facility Learn, implement, and teach protocols Clean and sanitize cages, enclosures, and all equipment in accordance Standard Operating Procedures Must be able to perform behavior evaluations, give vaccines, perform heartworm tests, perform behavior modification, and match pets with their new adopters Provide clinical care for neonate cats, kittens and nursing cats and litters including syringe feeding; administration of topical, oral, and ophthalmic medications Maintain and update medical records Ensure all animals recieve appropriate medical and preventative care as scheduled including vaccinations Monitor inventory of supplies Interact with customers to address inquiries and provide exceptional service Transport animals to various appointments Assist/supervise volunteers, work study students and animal care interns •

Experience:

• Knowledge of all shelter standard medical procedures, vaccines, preventatives, and common diseases and their symptoms, transmission, and prevention The ideal candidate should have experience in the following areas:
• Veterinary technician or assistant background
• Proficiency in pet care and animal handling
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of kennel operations
• Ability to perform heavy lifting tasks
• Familiarity with veterinary procedures and pet grooming techniques

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.00

• $15.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you meet the requirements of this position? Ability to

Commute:

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Cedar Rapids, IA 52403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person