What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Shelter Technician position at Kent County?
Join our team as a Part-Time Animal Care Technician for the Kent County Animal Shelter. This role utilizes your passion and animal care skills to provide excellent care and support to our furry friends and their future families.
What you'll do:
- Perform a variety of animal care tasks, including feeding, enrichment, and limited physical examinations of animals to monitor animal health.
- Assist clients with inquiries and handle various administrative tasks, including adoptions.
- Monitor animals for any signs of illness or injury, ensuring prompt attention and care.
- Maintain kennels, cages, and surrounding areas in a clean and sanitary condition to ensure a healthy environment.
Required Schedule:
Two Week Rotation
Week 1 - Monday 7:00AM-6:00PM, Friday 7:00AM-6:00PM
Week 2 – Monday 7:00AM-6:00PM, Saturday 7:30AM-1:30PM, Sunday 7:00AM-12:00PM
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, along with
- One year of experience in the care and feeding of animals and one year of successful clerical experience. Please note: care of personally owned animals at home does not meet the one-year minimum requirement.
Apply today to join a team that values compassion, dedication, and making a positive impact on the lives of animals.
Pay: From $19.77 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work the following required, two-week rotational schedule?
Week 1 – Monday 7:00AM-6:00PM, Friday 7:00AM-6:00PM
Week 2 – Monday 7:00AM-6:00PM, Saturday 7:30AM-1:30PM, Sunday 7:00AM-12:00PM
Experience:
- care and feeding of animals, professional work: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20