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Animal Care Technician

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$22 - 23 hourly

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Job Description - Animal Care Technician


About the organization
A nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare and the protection of animals in the Peninsula area of the San Francisco Bay Area in California that offers various services and programs focused on animal care, adoption, education, and advocacy.

Position Overview
To perform all the necessary functions in maintaining the shelter in a thoroughly clean and sanitary manner. To ensure that all sheltered animals are provided the best possible care and attention. This position is represented by Union Local 856.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide humane care for all animals in the Society's care.
  • Clean and disinfect all animal areas as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
  • Feed and ensure water is available at all times for all animals.
  • Unload, store and restock Animal Care Department supplies.
  • Certified in Euthanasia within six months of employment in house.
  • Perform euthanasia in accordance with Society policies and California laws.
  • Perform owner present euthanasia.
  • Perform decapitations on select animals per the guidelines of the health department.
  • Dispose of deceased animals.
  • Perform light maintenance and other janitorial duties.
  • Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers.
  • Provide assistance to other departments as assigned Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the operation of the organization and improve the quality of life for animals.
  • Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on weekends and/or holidays as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on weekends, holidays, swing shift and graveyard shift as needed.
  • Possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances.
  • Upon hire, must pass a background check.  
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to members of the public, volunteers, and other employees of the organization. Good oral and written communication skills.
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