Top 2 Animal care technician Jobs in Culpeper, Va

SENIOR ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN
County of Culpeper, VA —Culpeper, VA
- $35,053.20 - $57,837.78 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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- $14 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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SENIOR ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

County of Culpeper, VA
Culpeper, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$35,053.20 - $57,837.78 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Animal health monitoring
Animal emergency response procedures
Companion animal handling
Pet care sanitation protocols
Managing pet care teams
Staff supervision
Veterinary medication administration
Veterinary equipment cleaning
Management
Veterinary preventive care
Safety protocol adherence
Team supervision
Inventory records
Shelter medicine
Safety regulations
Service scheduling
Pet health monitoring
Veterinary emergency care
Animal enclosure cleaning
Housekeeping assistance
Mid-level
3 years
High school diploma or GED
Animal drug administration
Pet vaccination
Social media platforms
Animal feeding
Animal disease control
Phone customer support
Pet care appointment scheduling

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Performs intermediate semiskilled work handling emergency and critical care for sick, injured and recovering animals, managing and coordinating the animal adoption process, caring for animals at the shelter, cleaning and disinfecting shelter and related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Animal Shelter Operations Manager. Occasional oversight is exercised over Animal Care Technicians.

Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides care for animals in the shelter; feeds, bathes, and provides fresh water; provides medications; vaccinates and deworms animals. Check the physical condition of animals and ensure cages are locked.
Coordinates and manages the entire animal adoption process including, posting animals for adoption on social media, Pet Finder, etc., scheduling and running on-site and off-site adoption events, working with various rescues, SPCAs, shelters, etc. to find homes for animals;
Tests for temperament and medical conditions; assesses needs and prescribes appropriate care; provides routine medical, pharmaceutical, and vaccinations, as needed; schedules veterinarian appointments, including spaying and neutering dates;
Cleans and disinfects animal shelter, floors, cages, kennels, and related equipment
Answers shelter phone lines; provides information to the public regarding shelter operations, animal control services, etc.
Completes necessary shelter paperwork including treatment sheets
Perform clerical and data entry
Stocks shelter supplies, animal food, kitty litter, and cleaning supplies

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Records lost and found information
Performs light housekeeping tasks
Performs related duties as directed

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Three to five years of previous experience working in an animal shelter, SPCA, or rescue is required.

Special Qualifications:
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment, and techniques for caring for animals, administering medications, and maintaining shelter cages, equipment, and kennels
Knowledge of department operations and of general principles of animal control and related regulations
Ability to operate various animal care equipment
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to the position
Ability to follow safety standards established by the department, etc.
Ability to operate various office equipment such as fax, phone, etc.
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to provide the highest level of customer service

Working Conditions & Disclaimer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as being moderately physically demanding. Must be able to lift, carry, and pull heavy objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires constant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, swatting, climbing, etc. Requires the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odors, colors, visual perception, and depths.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Essential functions are regularly performed in a controlled environment. At times tasks may risk exposure to disease, aggressive animals, and noise extremes, and odors.

Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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