Animal Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


La Plata, Maryland, United States Charles County Board of Education Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Animal Care Technician to join our team at the Charles County Animal Care Center. As a key member of our emergency services team, you will be responsible for providing top-notch animal care and support to our furry friends in need.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer vaccines, medications, and perform health exams on animals
  • Conduct temperament testing and perform humane euthanasia when necessary
  • Clean and maintain kennel areas, as well as perform related care center duties
  • Handle animals safely and effectively, and make determinations regarding their disposition
  • Perform care center duties, including taking reports from the public, receiving animals, preparing adoption paperwork, and transporting animals to veterinarians
  • Decapitate animals for rabies testing, and perform humane education at schools and the care center
  • Maintain proper inventory levels of cleaning and other supplies, and inform supervisor when reordering is necessary
  • Perform behavior assessments on all adoptable/rescuable animals prior to placement
Requirements
  • High school diploma or acceptable equivalency diploma (GED)
  • Two (2) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
  • Valid driver's license
  • Certification in humane euthanasia
Working Conditions

This is a safety-sensitive position, and employees in this position are subject to random drug and alcohol screening. Work is subject to frequent interruptions, and employees may be required to work weekends, holidays, and beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

The work environment is office and care center surroundings, with continuous exposure to chemicals, zoonotic diseases, and subject to injuries at any given time.



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