Kennel Technician

This position is responsible for the maintenance and care of impounded animals as well as customer service tasks. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Barrow County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

MAJOR DUTIES

Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes kennels daily following established protocols. Ensures facility remains clean throughout the day. Feeds animals, washes dishes, and cleans laundry. Stocks all rooms with necessary supplies daily. Walks dogs in shelter and provides socialization and enrichment activities. Assists with receiving, sorting and processing donations of supplies. Monitors animal health daily and immediately reports concerns to veterinary staff. Shows animals to potential adopters. Assists with animal intakes; prepares kennels. Assists with paperwork for adoptions, reclaims, and rescues. Monitors inventory of shelter consumables. Supervises community service. Vaccinates animals; assists with diagnostic testing. Assists with off-site adoption events. Conducts temperament tests for dogs for adoption and rescue. Enters thorough notes into multi-ops computer system. Ensures animal records are up-to-date and accurate. Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge animal behavior and basic animal husbandry. Skill in basic computer operations. Skill in customer service tasks. Skill in the proper use of Catchpole, Bite Stick, and other equipment. Skill in interpersonal communications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.