Animal Care Technician

Palmetto Animal League

Job Description

Animal Care Technicians are responsible for feeding, cleaning, and providing basic care for rescue dogs and cats, and assisting with adoptions. This position is hands-on and requires availability during mornings and/or evenings.

The essential qualities for this role include attention to detail, excellent time management skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills to interact well with staff, volunteers, and the public. We are seeking team members to care for both cats and dogs.

Job Responsibilities Include:
Following all written policies, procedures, and protocols.
Clean and disinfect kennels, suites, cages, equipment, runs, and other areas of the facility.
Check and maintain supply levels; make simple observations regarding sickness and/or injury.
Ability to handle all cats or dogs regardless of breed, temperament, or behavior.
Report any signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to the supervisor/manager.
Provides food, water, and proper care for cats or dogs by adhering to schedules and protocols within departmental policy.
Monitors all animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined, for signs of illness or unusual behavior; makes notations and reports problems regarding the health and behavior of animals to the appropriate supervisor or medical staff member.
Shall perform other duties as assigned.
Perform daily animal enrichment activities.

Job Requirements:
Prefer experience either working/volunteering for a rescue or caring for dogs and/or cats in a professional environment (boarding, vet office, rescue, groomer, etc.) Willing to train the right candidate.
Must BE RELIABLE!!! Animals will be depending on you!
Ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time.
Strong team player.

Physical Effort:
May require lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Handle dogs weighing up to 100 lbs.
Walking and/or standing for long periods.
Frequently work in a bent position.
Must be required to use strength or agility to restrain stronger, more active animals.

This is a full time job