Animal Care Technician

Please read before applying:

-Must be able to work full time (40 hours/week)

-Must be able to work weekends

-Be over the age of 18

-This is a fast paced, physical job that requires lots of cleaning!

JOB SUMMARY

The Kennel Technician is responsible for the general care and maintenance of all animals at Dorchester Paws facility. Duties include maintaining and cleaning animal kennels and cages, feeding and watering of all animals, monitoring food and water consumption, documenting and reporting animal temperament, behavior, abnormalities and food/water intake, walking animals to maintain their physical and mental health. The Kennel Technician is an important part of the team as they are the first to report if there is a problem with an animal.

Essential Functions and Duties

 Support Dorchester Paws in daily functions including the general care and maintenance of the facility and all animals

 Rinses, scrubs and disinfects animal cages and outdoor runs, hallways, floors, walls and

isolation/quarantine areas, transport carriers, etc.

 Walk and exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health

 Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions

 Perform general cleaning duties such as laundry and washing animal bowls

 Walks through the kennel areas checking each animal individually for any abnormal activity such as vomiting, diarrhea, or blood in the cage

 Monitor and Record food and water consumptions

 Bring animals to and from the kennel during cleaning procedures

 Clean up after animals both inside the facility and outside, and clean animal runs and cages as needed

 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other organizations, and general public

 Maintain the shelter by performing tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping/mopping floors, wiping counters, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms, and checking equipment and supplies

 Perform other duties as assigned

Work Environment

Duties will take place at Dorchester Paws that require consistent walking and outdoor related work task both indoors and outdoors of the shelter. This role routinely uses cleaning supplies and equipment.

This role requires regular and extended standing and walking. This role requires flexibility and the ability to stand, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or stand as necessary. This position also requires frequent lifting or moving of objects or materials up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

 Must work well with cats and dogs

 Able to manage time, be flexible, and work independently

 Must possess communication and organizational skills

 Dependable and responsible

 Stress tolerant and professional

Weekends and holidays (rotating) will be required

All Kennel Technicians report to the Kennel Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person