Animal Shelter Technician

Description

Performs the feeding, watering, medicating, cleaning, monitoring, euthanasia, and movement of all shelter animals. Maintains database of current animal information.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, 4 x 10-hour shifts

Benefits: Full benefits; health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, vision reimbursement plan

Retirement: Utah State Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)

Starting Pay: $18.42 per hour

Posting Close Date: May close any time after January 28th, 2025

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean the shelter kennels, cages, floors, walls, and equipment used for feeding and care
• Water and feed all animals in the shelter
• Maintain database and kennel cards of all shelter animals
• Administer and record all medications
• Euthanize animals as assigned
• Safely and humanely use control poles, leashes, and muzzles as needed
• Assist prospective adopters in selection of a suitable animal
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to interact with the public in an appropriate manner
• Familiar with the proper operation and cleaning procedures for kennels and cages
• Ability to work without close supervision
• General knowledge of maintenance of building and grounds, maintenance and repair equipment, including lawn maintenance equipment
• Basic computer skills
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Language Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Able to obtain a Euthanasia Certificate within 6 months of being hired
• A valid Utah driver's license or the ability to obtain one

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy physical effort requiring the ability to move around easily for controlling and lifting animals.
• May be exposed to vicious, injured, or deceased animals.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift and/or drag up to 50 pounds.