Animal Care Technician I (Animal Care Tech)

Location: Queen Anne's County, Maryland

About the role

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for the daily care and treatment of animals brought to the shelter. This position reports directly to the Animal Care Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide adequate food and water to shelter animals.
• Administer medications to all shelter animals on prescriptions.
• Follow established protocols for cleaning of all animal areas.
• Monitor all shelter animals for mental and physical well-being.
• Assist in animal intakes, which includes vaccinations, blood draw, and performing a basic physical exam.
• Assist the medical team with filling prescriptions for shelter animals.
• Provide daily animal enrichment and training.
• Maintain up-to-date records in the shelter database.
• Treat all shelter animals with compassion and respect.
• Maintain Animal Services facilities in a safe working environment.
• Operate washing machine and other appliances.
• Address any structural concerns to the Animal Care Manager.
• Project and maintain a positive image with the public and peers.
• Show adoptable animals to potential adopters.
• Provide cordial, responsive, and accurate customer service.
• Participate in shelter events.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; experience in animal sheltering preferred.
• Possession of a Class C Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (or the equivalent from another issuing state) or the ability to obtain such a license within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Become Fear Free Certified within 6 months of employment.
• Complete the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within the first year of employment:
  • IS-700 (Non-supervisory Employees)
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires standing for long periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Work Environment

• Exposure to loud working environment (barking dogs in dog kennels).
• Exposed to zoonotic diseases (Ringworm, Rabies, Intestinal parasites).
• Exposure to fractious and aggressive animals.
• May work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and wet conditions.

Schedule

Wednesday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

Pay

The salary for this position is the minimum of the range.

Additional Information

• This position has been designated as an ESSENTIAL POSITION and may require reporting to or remaining on duty when County offices are closed due to inclement weather or other reasons.
• May be required to work shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, and/or remain on standby for call-back to work.
• Employees must conform to applicable policies and safety rules.
• This position is within the Queen Anne’s County Civil Service System. An employee must serve a twelve-month probationary period during which they may be terminated without notice, cause, hearing, or right of appeal.