Animal care technicians are responsible for the daily care and feeding of the Shelter animals and associated cleaning.
The position involves a significant amount of physical labor and direct animal interaction as well as learning safe animal
handling, a wide range of operating procedures and more. Animals in our care include dogs, cats, small mammals,
exotics and more.
Work shifts may be either full-time or part-time and work schedules will include at least one
weekend day and overtime for full-time positions as required.
Shifts vary and cover 7:30am – 7:30pm Monday-Friday
and 7:30AM – 5:30PM Saturday-Sunday and are subject to change.
To apply send resume.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Performs daily feeding of animals and cleaning of kennels, cages, and public areas while following feeding
instructions and disease control protocol to ensure a safe, healthy environment for the animals in our care
Handles a variety of animals including both domestic and some non-domestic of varying degrees of
temperament and medical status. Shelter animals include dogs, cats, small mammals and more
Maintains a constant awareness of safety and performs duties in a manner that maximizes personal safety and
that of others and the animals, follows safety procedures, and reports situations that may lead to accidents or
injuries, reports on-the-job injuries immediately
Becomes vaccination certified and administers animal vaccinations, medications and treatments as directed
Informs appropriate staff about animal health or behavior concerns
Enters information into Chameleon software or other shelter software
Becomes animal handling certified and consistently handles animals utilizing the training and work procedures
Becomes euthanasia certified and performs euthanasia as necessary and assigned
Adheres to the standards of professional conduct and communicates in a professional manner with staff,
clients, management and volunteers
Maintains solid attendance and punctuality
Other Duties/Responsibilities
Provides support to team members, supervisors and volunteers
Cross trains and provides assistance to other shelter departments as assigned
May provide transportation of shelter animals as needed
Serves on committees and task forces as assigned
Learns basic duties of other areas as assigned and supports other departments and staff
Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications:
Education/Experience: Minimum of high school diploma or GED/equivalent. One full year of work experience required.
Minimum 6 months previous experience working with animals required. Bilingual English/Spanish reading, writing,
speaking and understanding a plus and includes a wage premium.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of animal breed, behavior and handling; Knowledge of animal health and ability to identify
illness desired; Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications a plus as is knowledge of Chameleon or other associated
shelter software.
Skills and Abilities:
Effective verbal communication and teamwork skills
Able to prioritize duties and perform multiple tasks
Skilled at working in a fast-paced environment; basic computer skills required.
Able to work with the animals within the Shelter’s care. This includes the ability to work visually and audibly, with animals both alive and deceased, including dogs, cats, small mammals and more.
Able to work independently and in a team setting and to remain calm and level-headed in stressful situations.
Able to learn, retain, communicate and follow a wide variety of information, standard operating and safety procedures.
Able to use sound judgment when dealing with confidential information.
Able to work with disinfectants and cleaning supplies and to perform physical work.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted and more with assistance.
Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required. Able to work overtime as required.
Must have emotional intelligence, work ethics and integrity skills.
Other: Commitment to the mission of the Organization. Willing and able to perform euthanasia and to become euthanasia certified within 3 months of employment. Overtime will be required for full-time employees. Some holiday work will be required. Must be at least 18 years of age (required for insurance purposes).
Benefits for full-time employees include options for medical and life, dental, vision and supplemental accident insurance; STD/LTD insurance; a matching 403b plan; paid time off (PTO) accrual; 9
paid holidays and more.
To apply send resume.
Working Conditions:
Work Environment: Most work is primarily performed in the animal shelter setting; Potential for exposure to zoonotic
diseases and cleaning chemicals; Potential for exposure to dangerous and fractious animals; Potential exposure to high
noise levels when in kennel area; Potential for animal bites and scratches while handling animals; Potential exposure to
hay and dust; Potential exposure to deceased animals; Potential for exposure to various weather conditions when
working outside.
Physical Activities: Handling animals of varying types and temperaments. Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50
pounds unassisted and more with assistance; Potential for standing on feet and walking 8 to 10 hours a day; Audibly
listening and verbally communicating; Driving a vehicle as required; Kneeling; Squatting; Bending; Cleaning (scrubbing
and mopping); Sitting and using a computer; Physically examining animals; Animal restraint; Walking dogs on a leash;
Handling syringes and needles.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications
associated with the job. NOCO Humane conducts background checks, DMV checks and requires drug testing of all
employment candidates.
To apply send resume.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application Deadline: 12/13/24
