Kennel Tech

About the role

The schedule for this position has a set schedule, typically including one or both weekend days plus 2-4 weekday morning shifts working up to 19 hours per week total.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes animal shelter rooms, buildings, kennels, holding areas and grounds.
• Assists with adoptions and keeps social media up to date on animals available for adoption.
• Cleans and replenishes food and water bowls.
• Cleans, disinfects and sterilizes the shelter's public bathrooms; replaces towels and toilette paper.
• Helps vaccinate and evaluate animals to be placed in the Shelter's adoption and/or rescue center.
• Performs euthanasia and properly disposes of euthanized animals.
• May help to retrieve donated food and litter, or large animals; load and unload the trailer; store supplies.
• Recognizes animal health problems and brings them to the manager's attention.
• Cuts and removes weeds surrounding shelter grounds.

Requirements

Must have a valid Utah Driver's License and a good driving record. May be required to work weekends and holidays as assigned. Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of employment.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduation or equivalent.

Experience: Some experience in the handling of animals or, any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Working knowledge of the various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
• Knowledge of basic techniques of animal control.
• Skilled in restraining animals and giving vaccinations.
• Ability to learn, interpret and apply laws and regulations of the County related to animal control.
• Ability to perform a variety of animal control activities.
• Ability to learn and utilize proper handling and muzzling techniques.
• Ability to administer animal vaccinations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

No Benefits.

Pay

$16.00

Schedule

Typically includes one or both weekend days plus 2-4 weekday morning shifts working up to 19 hours per week total.

About Us

Founded in 1850, Weber County occupies a stretch of the Wasatch Front, part of the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake, and much of the rugged Wasatch Mountains. The Weber Center is located at 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401 Contact the Human Resource Department with any questions at 801-399-8623 or by email at humanresources@webercountyutah.gov