Animal Center Assistant Care Technician - Bryan, United States - City of Bryan

City of Bryan

Verified Company

Bryan, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

Position Information

Posting Number

Position Title

Animal Center Assistant Care Technician (Parttime)
Position #
7524
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Classification Type
Temporary/Seasonal/Year-Round Parttime
Department

Animal Services

Operations
Job Type
Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal (Non-Benefitted)
Work Schedule
Approximately 1520 hours/week
Flexible schedule available
Hours available Monday-Friday b/t the hours of 7am
6pm
Rotating weekends, holidays & special events
Hiring Pay Rate

- $12.00/hour
Posting Opening Date

05/13/2024
Posting Closing Date

Job Summary

Performs animal feeding and care, assists customers interested in adopting animals, and performs facility cleaning and other duties related to the care of animals housed at the City of Bryan's Animal Center. This is a parttime yearround position.
Essential Job Functions
Receives, handles, and kennels animals of all species, including those of unknown temperament, and aggressive, sick, or injured animals.
Prepares and dispenses food and water to animals.
Performs bathing and basic grooming of animals.
Provides animals with exercise and basic training.
Assists the public looking for lost or adoptable pets.
Facilitates the animal adoption process by answering customer questions, searching for and introducing them to various animals, and assisting with adoption procedures.
Performs routine inspections of animals to include monitoring and documenting their behavior, symptoms of disease, and overall condition.
Conducts general health checks, administers medicine, and vaccinates animals; provides special care when advised of animals requiring medication, treatment, and/or special needs.
Maintains records and files of the animal center and the animals housed there; logs all incidents concerning animal control.
Cleans and disinfects kennels and cages, including cleaning food bowls and litter pans, and sweeping and using a highpressure water hose to clean floors and walls.
Assists in humanely euthanizing animals due to disease, injury, or overcrowded conditions.
Cleans and maintains the facility and performs minor facility repairs.
Restocks supplies in all animal areas; maintains adequate supplies, including food, cleaning, and disinfectant supplies.
Maintains a safe and effective work environment and complies with all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
Assists other staff with their assignments, helps train new staff, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or GED.
Must possess at least one (1) year of work experience, preferably involving the care of animals.
Must possess an affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and be familiar and comfortable working with various breeds of dogs, cats, and other animals.

Preferred:

Additional higher education, training, or certification directly related to animal care.
Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered._

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

The general care, nutrition, and handling, of a variety of animal breeds and species.
Principles and practices of record keeping.

Ability to:

Learn jobrelated procedures and techniques, primarily through verbal instruction, observation, and onthejob training.
Perform standardized routines and follow verbal and written instructions.
Humanely and safely handle frightened, injured, ill, and/or aggressive animals.
Tolerate the euthanasia of animals.
Recognize sick or injured animals and notify the proper authorities.
Recognize the need for, and use, animal restraint equipment when necessary.
Maintain relevant written records and operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software to enter data as required.
Respond to questions in person and by phone.
Organize work for timely completion.
Follow proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
Demonstrate collaborative, respectful, and productive work habits.
Remain constantly alert and aware of any workplace hazards and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.
Abide by City and department administrative directives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the incumbent's area of responsibility.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.