What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN - PART TIME position at City of Sherwood AR?
Additional Status Information: The City of Sherwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary: $17.46/hour
JOB OBJECTIVE: Ensure daily care of animals and the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Cleans the kennels and appropriate areas daily by washing and sanitizing floors and other areas as needed or directed.
Cares for, feeds and houses animals at the animal shelter; ensures medications and vaccinations are given to animals in the shelter and is responsible for logging all medications; performs daily health checks and care for shelter animals.
Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations with limited assistance.
Performs general maintenance of the shelter including mowing, fence work and general repair and labor.
Performs euthanasia when needed by the Department. Operates a motor vehicle while picking up supplies and deceased animals.
Work the front desk which includes answering phones, greeting customers, processing adoptions, reclaims, relinquishments, entering data into computer system software, and any other tasks needed at the front when needed by the department.
Perform other duties as assigned and/or required.
Qualifications
7 to 11 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Working knowledge of animal handling, restraint, and animal behavior. Have an understanding of disease control and prevention.
Special Requirements
All positions with the City of Sherwood are subject to a pre-employment background check. Some positions are subject to pre-employment and random drug screening. All positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.
Miscellaneous Information
This position is part time and is not eligible for the City of Sherwood benefits package.
Salary : $17