Overview
The Kennel Technician ensures proper sanitation of feline and canine housing. They regularly handle animals that may harbor zoonotic diseases and exhibit different behavioral levels. Additionally, they assist the public by providing education and assisting with adoption meet-and-greets.
Responsibilities
· Removes waste, cleans, and sanitizes each kennel in the facility every morning
· Assures water is always available and feeds animals daily at designated times
· Practices proper animal handling, housing and care established by standards of shelter medicine
· Assists with euthanizing animals if needed due to health, behavior, or other reasons established by management
· Provide customer service to citizens who are reclaiming animals, adopting, purchasing registration, or gathering education information
· Ability to understand local ordinances in place for length of stay on animals
· Intakes animals following the shelter’s standard procedures and city ordinance
· Provides information on spay/neuter, proper vaccinations, proper animal care, housing requirements, food specifications, and future health needs
· Actively socializes with sheltered animals in open play areas
· Provides accurate assessment for temperament testing of canine interactions
· Documents canine behavior/temperament during human interaction
· May be asked to perform other duties as assigned
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work
· Non-Exempt – Full-Time
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
· In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Qualifications
· High School Diploma / GED
· No prior experience required
Licenses and Certifications
Required
· A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
Required within twelves (12) months of hire
· Euthanasia Certification
· Vaccination Certification (in-house training)
· Microchip Certification (in-house training)
· Defensive Driving Certification (City training)
Employment Testing
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
· Criminal Background Check: Yes
· Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
· Drug Screening: Yes
· Physical Exam: Yes
Basis of Rating
A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
Supplemental Information
- Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
