Canine Center Technician

Job Title: Canine Center Technician
Location: Front Royal , VA 22630

Duties:

⦁    Perform health care services for ATF canines to include exercising, socializing, grooming, bathing, kennel sanitation, feeding, watering, preparation of diets, and the administration of prescribed medications. 
⦁    Clean and disinfect kennel areas and/or canine housing and equipment.
⦁    Assist the Animal Health and Training Coordinator and Veterinarian in the positioning and restraint of canines for examinations, treatments and emergency procedures as required. 
⦁    Observe and report the appearance and activity of canines for signs of illness, wounds, disease, discontent, and abnormal behavior.
⦁    Provide basic and emergency first aid when needed, to include CPR if warranted. 
⦁    Must utilize all prescribed safety methods and procedures.
⦁    Required to support all administrative functions related to the function.
⦁    Maintains general interior and exterior housekeeping procedures and ensures that a high standard is maintained to minimize the danger of communicable diseases and parasitic infections.
⦁    Safety measures must be followed at all times when handling canines. 
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Education & Qualifications:

⦁    Knowledge and experience working with trained and untrained canines. 
⦁    Experience relative to the health, safety, and general care of canines.
⦁    Knowledge of the manual labor tasks relative to the maintenance of a kennel facility. 
⦁    Experienced specific to canine health care in order to safely care for and recognize physical and behavioral factors necessary to maintain the well-being of ATF canines. 
⦁    Must have the ability to perform the administrative functions of a large kennel facility and training center. 
⦁    Have experience with maintaining sanitary conditions of kennels, transport cages and vehicles, as well as exercise and training facilities both indoors and out. 
⦁    Should know how to operate a computer with knowledge of MICROSOFT Word, Excel and Outlook in order to maintain documents and communications. 
⦁    Have the ability to meet and deal effectively with managers, co-workers, colleagues and customers. 
⦁    Experienced in working independently without the existence of constant supervision and the ability to follow detailed instructions when given.