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City of Newport News —Newport News, VA
- Part-time
- Background check
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ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN - PENINSULA REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER (FULL-TIME)

City of Newport News -
Newport News, VA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Report preparation
Companion animal handling
Pet care sanitation protocols
Chemical handling safety procedures
Customer communication
Confidential information handling
Word processing
Safety regulations
Spreadsheets
Professional ethics
In-person customer service
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Desktop applications
Productivity software
Sharps disposal
Industrial chemical handling
Chemical safety protocols

Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN
(ANIMAL SHELTER)

PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM

Human Resources

Newport News, Virginia Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position performs routine animal care and related duties, such as
feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the behavior and health of animals housed at the Peninsula Regional
Animal Shelter. This position also exercises the animals, maintains animal care reports and
documentation, and assists shelter patrons. Reports to the Animal Shelter Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the daily care of animals by providing appropriate food and water, as well as basic
grooming and bathing; cleans animal cages, runs and performs general housekeeping of shelter.

Assists shelter patrons, animal control officers and outreach staff with animal handling, to include
transferring and relocating animals from vehicles, cages and kennel runs. Monitors animals and
immediately reports health, behavior or temperament issues to supervisor. Assists with animal intake
and evaluation as directed, to include disease prevention and reduction efforts.

Maintains daily log sheets and inventories, completes intake and care reports, and prepares related
reports or record keeping as required. Responds to patron inquiries related to animal health education
and related programs; provides humane education pamphlets or materials; directs individuals to
Animal Adoption Coordinator.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE


Animal Services - Knowledge of basic animal care standards to include safe animal handling
procedures for domestic and wild animals. Knowledge of applicable state and city laws, codes, and
ordinances relevant to animal care. Knowledge of the proper use, secure storage and disposal of
lethal chemicals, syringes and related equipment.

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Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to
effective animal handling and other work related precautions. Knowledge of proper sanitation for
animal housing, chemical hazards and general welfare precautions necessary when working with
animals. 

Customer Service - Considerable knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer
service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of
customer satisfaction.

REQUIRED SKILLS


Judgement/Decision Making – Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate
situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions. 

Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships
with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations. 

Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet and related
software with reasonable speed and accuracy.

REQUIRED ABILITIES


Communication – Excellent ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals effectively so
others will understand to include preparation of reports, agendas, and policies. Excellent ability to
listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken word or writing. Ability to
handle a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner. 

Time Management – Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with any combination of education, experience or
training that equates to proven knowledge, skills and abilities (generally obtained through experience
in caring for animals).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check, sex offender
registry check.

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

This position requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical evaluation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


Tasks require the regular and, at times sustained, performance of moderately physically demanding
work.

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Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and crawling. 

May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and
materials (20 – 50 pounds).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS


Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues
or signals. 

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as
dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, weather, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous
materials, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal bites, disease, pathogenic
substances, zoonoses, or rude/irate customers.

PC# 38774, 39510, 39989, 39512
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