Shelter Technician
2 months ago
Evansville, Indiana, United States
VANDERBURGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Animal Care Technician to join our team at the Vanderburgh County Humane Society. As a key member of our animal care team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional care and attention to the animals in our shelter.
Key Responsibilities- Cleanliness and Sanitation
- Clean and maintain the kennels and facilities to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the animals.
- Ensure that all areas are clean and sanitized, including kennels, grooming rooms, and public areas.
- Animal Care and Enrichment
- Provide animals with adequate food and water on a daily basis.
- Observe animals to ensure proper feeding and report any signs of illness or behavior problems.
- Socialize and provide optimum enrichment for all animals, including daily walking and playtime.
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Clean and maintain grooming rooms and equipment.
- Ensure that all animals receive regular grooming and hygiene care, including nail trimming, ear cleaning, and bathing.
- Laundry and Housekeeping
- Maintain a clean and organized laundry room and ensure that all laundry is done in a timely manner.
- Keep public areas clean and tidy, including the reception area and adoption floor.
- Communication and Teamwork
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and management to ensure that all animal care needs are met.
- Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve common goals and provide exceptional animal care.
- Education and Experience
- Previous animal handling experience is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
- Work Conditions
- Work in a high noise level area and be exposed to cleaning agents, fumes, animal feces, bites, scratches, extreme heat and cold.
- Physical efforts require constant bending, standing, and frequent lifting up to 75 pounds with reasonable accommodation.