Temporary Kennel Technician

This position typically provides moderate level support which may include ensuring animals are fed and healthy; addressing animal illness; interacting with visitors; and dealing courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Adheres to the highest ethical standards and provisions of animal care in a safe, competent, professional and humane manner at all times.
• Performs shelter exam and evaluation of each animal upon intake.
• Evaluates animals for any illness or injuries needing immediate treatment.
• Performs animal processing and testing.
• Assists with animal husbandry and medications.
• Oversees cleaning and maintaining inventory in dog clinic, cat clinic, laboratory and euthanasia room.
• Oversees isolation ward and isolation animals.
• Ensures hospitalized patients are receiving care as needed.
• Coordinates with foster staff/intake staff to schedule appointments for rechecks.
• Provides quality service to clients, volunteers and staff recognizing their individual contributions to the success of our organization.
• Maintains and safely operates equipment used in the performance of duties related to the position.
• Maintains daily log of animal care.
• Cleans and maintains aquariums, birdhouse and aviaries.
• Maintains filters.
• Performs seasonal alligator feeding.
• Interacts with the public and addresses questions.
• Feeds reptiles, fish and birds.
• Works special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Six (6) months of related experience;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with a safe driving record.

• Must have or be able to obtain a euthanasia certification within six (6) months of employment;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview; 
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.

• Skill in self-guidance requiring minimal supervision.
• Ability to be flexible with schedule changes and short notice overtime requests.
• Ability to be part of an entrepreneurial team that is goal-oriented, collegial and innovative.
• Ability to work as a collaborative team player experienced in working with multiple departments and co-workers.
• Ability to work enthusiastically with the public.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work comfortably with all animals.
• Ability to use office equipment.

This position requires the employee to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools, or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; use mental acuity and repetitive motion. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ninety (90) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work is regularly performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. This position will not exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. Employees who work at the Animal Shelter are required to work a rotating work schedule. Must be flexible to work anytime during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.