What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician (Dogs) position at Pet Helpers Adoption and Clinic?
Who let the dogs out? YOU can let our dogs out, as well as feeding and cleaning to adoptions and enrichment. An Animal Care Technician’s job is fast-paced, rewarding and fun!
Animal Care Technicians are the glue that keeps the shelter running. If you are motivated, hard-working, and interested in making a difference by providing outstanding animal care, apply today!
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Feed, medicate and observe animals to ensure they receive outstanding care; informing supervisors of changes to animal behaviors
- Clean and sanitize shelter areas such as cages, kennels, food containers, yard, litter pans, laundry, etc…
- Able to exercise, socialize and help train animals per shelter guidelines
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals to achieve an efficient, healthy, safe and pleasant environment for the animals and public
- Providing excellent customer service skills and a friendly demeanor to assist the public with the selection and adoption of a companion animal
- Maintain accurate records of animals including feeding, exercise and behaviors
- Familiarization with the Pet Helpers website and ability to effectively communicate the principles, purposes and objectives of the organization
- Choice of 4 - 10 hour shifts or 5 - 8 hour shifts
- Full-time or Part-time schedule available (PT must work full days)
- Opportunity for pay increase after 120 days of positive employment
Requirements/Skills:
- Experience/general knowledge and understanding of animal shelters or veterinary practices preferred
- High school diploma (minimum)
- Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and walk/stand on your feet throughout a normal workday.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy, team environment
- Ability to utilize time management skills and initiative to solve problems, with minimal supervision or direction
- Experience with PetPoint and Avimark a plus
- Willing to work flexible hours to include evenings (until 6 p.m.), weekends and some holidays. After all - the animals need us to care for them every day of the year!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Charleston, SC 29412: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14