Animal Care Technician
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter · Tuscaloosa, AL · 3 mo ago
On-siteOTHRPart-time
Job Summary
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Clean cages and public area following disease control protocols to ensure a sterile environment.
- Wash dishes following protocols
- Wash laundry
- Keep floors clean
- Walk dogs
- Maintain cleanliness of organization (keep yard scooped, take out trash, and spot clean throughout the day)
Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Communicate with the public daily in a professional manner.
- Learn basic veterinary concepts such as vaccine protocols, deworming protocols, and information about diseases prevalent in animals.
- Stand or sit for 8 or more hours.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
- Bend and kneel repeatedly.
- Work in potentially extreme environmental temperatures.
- Have good range of motion, have good vision, and possess good hand-eye coordination.
- Work under stressful situations and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions.
- Cope with injured animals and with euthanasia.
- Cope with frustrating situations and remain calm.
- Rapidly and accurately process information.
- Recognize the need for assistance and ask for help.
- Work independently and work as a team.
POTENTIAL FOR PROLONGED EXPOSURE
- Prolonged exposure to various aqueous solutions, including but not limited to, dish soaps, laundry detergents, bleach, etc.
- Prolonged exposure to various zoonotic diseases.
Preferred Experience
- Working in an animal shelter environment or veterinary clinic preferred.
- A highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a positive, professional attitude.