Kennel Technician (part-time)

Starting Salary: $15.00–$15.69 (depending on experience)

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Kennel Technician (part-time) assists the Animal Shelter Specialists with the daily care and welfare of animals in the shelter. They clean, organize, and maintain kennel areas; give animals food and water; assist the public; and assist with spay/neuter surgeries as needed. 

This is a permanent part-time position that works throughout the year, including partial days on some holidays. They work a maximum of 29 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts on Sunday and Saturday, starting at 7 or 8:00 am. On weekdays, they will start at either 7 or 8:00 am and work until noon or 1:00 to complete their weekly hours. 

Qualifications

• Up to 6 months of experience and/or training
  
  
  
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  
  
  


• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Help care for, feed, water, clean, and groom shelter animals


• Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters


• Gather and record data about animals


• Prepare documentation and maintain files, entering into an online system


• Greet the public and respond to questions


• Prepare animals for adoption


• Assist with disposing of animals


• Clean the cooler and crematory


• Answer the phone and use walkie-talkies or a radio

Necessary Skills

• Flexibility and availability to work weekends and partial days on some holidays


• Ability to multitask


• Emotional capacity to dispose of deceased animals


• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position


• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug (drug only for seasonals), physical (only if CDL), and audio screenings

Benefits

• A tangible impact to the department and residents in the City of Edmond


• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

 THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.