Job description

Position Description
Kennel Technicians care for the basic needs of animals being housed at St. Croix Animal Welfare Center while providing excellent customer service to the public. This position will be assigned to one specific area or location, but all Kennel Techs work as a team and may be called upon to assist in other areas or locations. Ideal candidate must have a love of animals and concern for animal welfare.

Role and Responsibilities

• Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent and report to Supervisor.
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect runs or cages as often as necessary to ensure none are soiled and strong odors are not apparent.
• Provide the appropriate type and portion of food to animals at designated intervals.
• Handle animals with safety in mind and report any animal behavioral concerns to Supervisor.
• Provide daily exercise, enrichment, grooming, attention, and outdoor time for elimination of bowels and bladder.
• Assist with intake, adoption, and discharge of animals.
• Assure cages and animals are properly labelled.
• Wash and dry towels and toys, sterilize food and water bowls, perform general cleaning in kennel and other areas as required to include trash and stool removal.
• Organize donated kennel supplies such as newspaper, litter, food, towels, and toys.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of facility grounds, with special attention to animal stool removal.
• Provide excellent customer service to the public, using discretion as required.
• Supervise youth and adult volunteers who are assisting with tasks.
• Other animal care related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Must work holidays and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• No criminal convictions or injunctions at the local, state or national level.

Physical Demands
This position often requires lifting and carrying materials and animals weighing up to 50 lbs. Walking, standing, and/or for long periods are common, including leash walking and restraining large and strong animals that pull and jump. May be required to use strength and agility in capturing and restraining active animals. May be exposed to contagions such as tetanus, ring worm, and others.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics can be stressful, fast-paced and requires alertness and flexibility. The noise level can accelerate to moderate and high levels.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $10.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• I understand that this job requires that I work weekends and holidays and the animals at St. Croix Animal Welfare Center need proper care every day of the week. Yes or No?

Experience:

• Animal handling: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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