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New River Humane Society
Animal Care Technician/Kennel Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Veterinary Technician or Technologist assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals. May perform diagnostic tests or administer medications. Works in private veterinary practices or animal hospitals.
$42,156 / year median in West Virginia
+27% projected growth
Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for providing compassionate and attentive care to the animals and maintaining a clean, healthy environment at all times.PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Perform daily cleaning of animal housing areas, including scrubbing, hosing, squeegeeing, wiping, etc.
- Follow policies dictating proper cleaning and handling techniques.
- Follow all daily schedule assignments and assist with other tasks as needed.
- Maintain a healthy, clean, pleasant environment for the animals and the public.
- Treat all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion.
- Assist with the transportation of shelter animals.
- Maintains a friendly demeanor and providing good customer service while assisting the public.
- Provides high quality customer service to people who visit or call the New River Humane Society.
- Monitors both behavioral and medical well-being of the animals and immediately reports issues to the Operations Manager or Director.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- High school graduation
- Two years of animal handling skills (preferred)
- Valid Driver's license
EXPERIENCE, ABILITIES AND QUALITIES REQUIRED
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to get along well with a variety of people.
- Strong problem solving skills - focusing on finding solutions to problems and challenges.
- Able to remain calm even in stressful situations.
- Able to ask appropriate questions to gather information.
- Flexibility to manage multiple tasks.
- Knowledge of animal behavior and common medical conditions (or a willingness to rapidly gain this knowledge.)
- Comfort in working with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.
- Ability to lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances and to humanely restrain an animal when necessary.
- Must have a sincere interest in the work, programs and mission of the New River Humane Society.