Kennel Technician

**JOB INFORMATION**:

- The Frederick County Division of Animal Control is committed to serving the community through education and resources, humane law enforcement, and animal sheltering. We are proud of an impressive legacy of progressive thinking and community outreach that has reduced animal intake, reduced unwanted litters, and ultimately reduced animal euthanasia. Members of the Animal Control team, have a unique opportunity to not only make a difference for the homeless animals of Frederick County, but to engage in a rewarding career that demands hard work, integrity, high standards, and constant learning. Working with animals and serving the public-what better job could there be?
**POSITION DETAILS**:
Non-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; varying schedule during regular operating hours; full benefits
- This position is responsible for the care and treatment of animals in custody or confinement at the Frederick County Animal Control Center, as well as other duties. Effective customer service/customer relations skills are required when assisting persons as they turn animals over to Animal Control and when assisting with the animal adoption process. Direction is received from the Kennel Technician Supervisor, under supervision from the Animal Control Director.

**TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE**:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
- 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
- Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Participation in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
- Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024)
- Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
- Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

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**For more information, visit our **benefits** page on the Frederick County Government **job opportunities webpage**

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Maintain and thoroughly clean cages, runs and other common areas at the Animal Control Center (e.g. removing animal waste; mopping and scrubbing; sanitizing feeding equipment; and disinfecting areas where animals are kept, fed, watered and generally cared for, etc.)
- Assist Animal Control Officers with incoming animals and equipment
- Perform euthanasia procedures
- Examine animals for general condition and report any illnesses, visible injuries or abnormal behavior of the animals
- Administer inoculations, medication and first aid to animals as directed by the Veterinarian and/or Veterinary Technician, including the use of controlled substances
- Maintain controlled substance logs and records
- Control aggressive animals with proper and humane restraint
- Move animals to/from cages/runs and "visiting" areas as part of the pre-adoption process; provide customers with information about breed characteristics of animals being considered for adoption, and suitability for placement in the customer's home
- Assist customers who are bringing animals for drop-off at Animal Control, discuss alternatives available to them; explain Animal Control procedures that will be followed if they choose to leave their animals
- Assist with the inventory of kennel supplies and equipment
- Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS**:
The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- High school graduation or the equivalent

**KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES**:

- Ability and willingness to perform euthanasia procedures (the humane destruction of animals)
- Ability to successfully complete euthanasia training within 6 months of hire (includes a written exa