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City of MemphisGovernment Services

Animal Care Technician

Location

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-1 years

Compensation

$46.1K - $46.1K per year

Posted

48m ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Animal Care Technician provides routine care for sheltered animals, including cleaning kennels, feeding, watering, and medicating. The role also involves clerical support, data entry, assisting the public with lost pets and adoptions, and maintaining shelter facilities.

Works under the general direction of an assigned supervisor at the Memphis Animal Shelter to provide basic clerical support and routine care for sheltered animals, maintenance of the shelter, and service to customers. Cleans kennels, cages, and pens where animals are housed. Cleans and bathes animals as directed. Performs humane euthanasia. Records paperwork on diagnostic procedures performed, such as surgical procedures, health screening programs, etc. Inputs data of adopted animals, adopted returned animals, and animal impoundment into the computer system. Feeds, waters, and medicates animals. Assists in the training of new personnel by answering questions, demonstrating animal care techniques, and sharing knowledge of departmental policies. Assists the public in locating and redeeming lost pets and providing information on pet adoption and redemption procedures. Cleans and maintains shelter facilities using pressurized steam cleaning equipment and chemicals.


Responsibilities

  • Performs additional functions (essential and otherwise).

Typical Physical Demands:

Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment, such as a computer and telephone. Also requires the ability to use equipment, such as hoses and ladders, to clean, lift, and handle incoming animals, such as dogs, cats, weighing up to 25 lbs. and 50 lbs with assistance. Constant lifting, standing, and traversing shelter grounds required.

Typical Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an animal shelter environment. Frequent exposure to noise, fumes, and unpleasant surrounding. Involves contact with staff, visitors, and the general public.


Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent and one (1) year experience (full-time or part-time) in animal care and handling to include the care of or maintenance of companion animals, such as, dogs, cats, etc. or the completion of three (3) semester units or four (4) quarter units from a recognized college or university in Biology, Life/Animal Science or related field; or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Basic computer and typing experience required. Must obtain and maintain a certification as a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician within one (1) year of employment as a condition of continued employment. Certification as an Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), or Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) preferred. May be required to complete a battery of tests as deemed appropriate by Human Resources to evaluate competencies associated with the job.

Updated 48m ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Care and Handling • 1+ yrs
Kennel Cleaning • 1+ yrs
Data Entry • 1+ yrs
Computer Operation • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Customer Service • 1+ yrs
Humane Euthanasia • 1+ yrs
Shelter Maintenance • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-1 years

Certifications

Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$46.1K - $46.1K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

City of Memphis

Team size

Growing team

Location

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

The City of Memphis operates the Memphis Animal Shelter, where the Animal Care Technician provides routine care for sheltered animals, maintains facilities, and offers services to the public.

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Animal Care Technician

Memphis, Tennessee, United StatesFull Time