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Job Description
Clinic Animal Care Technician (Act) NWSNC Tacoma
AUBURN VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY - 3.2
Tacoma, WA Job Details $17.25 - $19.00 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Animal health monitoring Companion animal handling Pet care sanitation protocols Veterinary preventive care Inventory management Pet care laundry Coaching Pet health monitoring Animal behavior Animal enclosure cleaning Employee relationship building Pet vaccination Animal feeding Animal disease control Dog handling Laundry Conflict management Pet feeding Animal housing management Computer skills Vaccination administration Veterinary physical examination assistance Entry level Animal enrichment activities
Full Job Description Position Summary:
The Animal Care Technician is responsible for providing appropriate animal handling and care within the work environment in a manner that aligns with fear free training and AVHS policies.
Position Classification:
Non-Exempt (Hourly) /
Core Competencies Pay Range:
17.25 - 19.00
Supervisor:
Clinic Director Location:
Northwest Spay Neuter Center / 6401
Pacific Ave Tacoma Driver Role:
N/A Core Competencies (All Employees): Respect; Communication; Eagerness to Learn; Teamwork; Attention to Detail; Customer Focus; Animal Welfare Leadership Competencies (in addition to Core): Coaching; Achieves Results; Problem Solving; Time Management; Creativity; Adaptability to Change;
Conflict Management Responsibilities:
To learn and follow AVHS's policies and procedures and city, county and state requirements in regard to animal welfare. To establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members, volunteers, and other departments. To act in a manner consistent with Fear Free and similar animal handling practices. To provide daily care of animals in the facility including: feeding, bathing, hygiene, exercise, behavior support. To maintain animal and facility physical spaces in a manner following disease control protocol to ensure a safe and healthy environment including but not limited to cleaning and laundry. To assist in the examination of incoming animals. To assist in initial health tests, vaccinations, and treatment for parasites. To maintain inventory of supplies. Monitor animals as advised by medical staff and communicate in the best interest of the animal. To perform other reasonable duties time to time, as assigned. To maintain a general working knowledge of other departments, locations, functions, and their contribution to the organization as a whole. To remain current on daily communication and time sensitive issues.
Qualifications:
Passion for the mission of Auburn Valley Humane Society. Knowledge of and commitment to animal welfare issues. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Skills and Experience:
Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, and community in a professional, pleasant, respectful, and courteous manner. Ability to handle and assess potentially dangerous or fractious dogs and cats. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, verbal and written, in repetitious tasks and one-off situations. Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse staff in a positive, friendly, collaborative, and inclusive manner.
Computer Skills:
Comfortable learning new systems, including online information systems and shelter software.
Physical Demands:
Individuals will frequently be required to speak publicly; stand, walk or sit for extended periods, reach, bend or stoop, regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Able to work flexible hours, which will include weekends and some evenings.
Occupational Disclaimer:
This position works daily in animal setting. This position will come in direct contact with animals and will be exposed to animal related smells and sounds Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) and all parts of its organization, including Northwest Spay & Neuter Center and the Thrift Store, is committed to an inclusive work environment that is full of opportunity for all, with a workforce that reflects the region's diversity. At the core of it all, our approach is shaped by a strong respect for people. AVHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. AVHS uses E-Verify to verify the ability of all new employees to legally work in the United States. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us.
