NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Part-time Kennel Technician
Yucca Valley, CA
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.37/hr - $26.61/hr
0+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Part-time Kennel Technician to join the Town of Yucca Valley's Animal Shelter. The role involves cleaning and maintaining the facility, caring for domestic and wild animals, assisting the public, and performing general clerical functions as needed.
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Responsibilities
Receives stray, unwanted and other domestic and wild animals at the Town animal shelter from Animal Control Officers and the public
Monitors animals for signs of illness or injury and reports symptoms to appropriate staff
Places animals in appropriate shelter areas according to species and special requirements, such as isolation pending identification of diseases
Scrapes, washes, disinfects and dries kennel runs; cleans, changes and disinfects cage linings
Feeds and provides water for animals; bathes animals and performs related animal grooming and care
Provides effective customer service; explains shelter policies and procedures
Assists the public in claiming lost animals or selecting pets for adoption
Assists in maintaining records and completes forms regarding the location, care, feeding and disposition of shelter animals
Assists staff with medical exams, vaccinations, and euthanasia
Performs routine custodial and grounds maintenance work in the cleaning and maintenance of shelter buildings and grounds
Stocks animal food and shelter supplies
Assists in opening and closing shelter facilities at designated times of day
Performs general clerical work as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by training in animal care and control and six (6) months of experience working with animals in a humane care setting, or other experience providing a basic understanding of animal care and handling
Graduation from a Veterinarian Technician program may be substituted for the required experience
Valid California Class C Driver's License and possess a satisfactory driving record
Possession of a current CPR and First Aid certification
Basic health and safety issues related to handling and caring for animals
Basic species and breed identification of a variety of domestic and common wild animals
Symptoms and behavior associated with rabies and other common diseases of animals
Methods and techniques of animal capture
General custodial and grounds keeping methods and equipment
Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for records maintenance
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Records maintenance and report writing techniques
Basic mathematics
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and Town staff
Learn, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances pertaining to the care, keeping, treatment and impounding of animals
Learn and apply policies and procedures related to shelter operations and animal care, feeding, handling, adoption, euthanasia and disposal
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Handle animals humanely and effectively under stressful circumstances
Respond calmly and effectively in emergency situation
Prepare accurate and complete records
Deal tactfully and effectively with the public, both in routine contact and under difficult circumstances
Perform basic mathematical computations with accuracy
Learn to operate various equipment and tools used in shelter operations
Use computers for office and records management
Perform work safely following all rules and regulations
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and applications related to the work
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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