What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician, Animal Shelter position at City of Alexandria, LA?
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This classification performs manual work in the operation and maintenance of the Animal Shelter for the City of Alexandria. Work is performed under the supervision of the Crew Leader, Animal Control and Superintendent, Animal Control and is subject to a rotating weekend shift.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, bowls, and related equipment.
Feeds, waters, and exercises animals daily, or more often as needed; bathes and dips as needed.
Handles, tags, and moves animals within the shelter; maintains accurate location records.
Identifies injuries and illnesses, reports condition, isolates to prevent exposure to well animals, and administers medications as directed.
Restrains animals; assists the veterinarian and other personnel during exams, evaluations, and vaccinations.
Assists visitors in adopting, reclaiming, and impounding by loading, unloading, and showing animals.
Cleans, disinfects, and maintains the facility’s buildings, including removing trash.
Maintains grounds by mowing grass, trimming fence lines, and picking up litter.
Supports and assists Animal Control Officers in performing their duties.
Assists with euthanasia of animals, proper disposal, and documentation, per state regulations; performs euthanasia if certified. Performs private cremations of animal remains and maintains appropriate records.
Assists with the inventory of supplies and reports needed supplies to the supervisor.
Occasionally operates a city vehicle to pick up supplies from City warehouse, pet supply stores, and other vendors; transports animals to vet clinics, and in a state declared emergency, transports animals from mass shelters, as needed.
This classification performs manual work in the operation and maintenance of the Animal Shelter for the City of Alexandria. Work is performed under the supervision of the Crew Leader, Animal Control and Superintendent, Animal Control and is subject to a rotating weekend shift.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, bowls, and related equipment.
Feeds, waters, and exercises animals daily, or more often as needed; bathes and dips as needed.
Handles, tags, and moves animals within the shelter; maintains accurate location records.
Identifies injuries and illnesses, reports condition, isolates to prevent exposure to well animals, and administers medications as directed.
Restrains animals; assists the veterinarian and other personnel during exams, evaluations, and vaccinations.
Assists visitors in adopting, reclaiming, and impounding by loading, unloading, and showing animals.
Cleans, disinfects, and maintains the facility’s buildings, including removing trash.
Maintains grounds by mowing grass, trimming fence lines, and picking up litter.
Supports and assists Animal Control Officers in performing their duties.
Assists with euthanasia of animals, proper disposal, and documentation, per state regulations; performs euthanasia if certified. Performs private cremations of animal remains and maintains appropriate records.
Assists with the inventory of supplies and reports needed supplies to the supervisor.
Occasionally operates a city vehicle to pick up supplies from City warehouse, pet supply stores, and other vendors; transports animals to vet clinics, and in a state declared emergency, transports animals from mass shelters, as needed.