Animal Technician
Job description
Department: Animal Care of Davis County
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Shelter Technician in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position provides for the general welfare of animals at the Davis County Animal Shelter including daily cleaning, feeding, enrichment to animals and to support adoptions, behavior care, and intake exams.
In addition to competitive pay and our collaborative and challenging culture, we offer the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective day one
- 11 vacation days and generous paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays
- 401k match of 4%
- Full pension retirement paid by employer
- Annual performance pay increases up to 3.5%
- Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Requirements
- Level I (pay rate $15/hr): High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Level II (pay rate $15.70 - $19.96 based on experience): High school graduation or equivalent plus one (1) year of full-time employment in veterinary science or animal care.
- A combination of related education and experience may be considered.
- Preference for experience working directly with companion animals in animal welfare, training, or other animal-related fields.
Must have, or obtain within six (6) months of hire date, a valid euthanasia certification including completion of a euthanasia training program.
This position requires working shifts, including weekends, and holidays.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate loves animals and handles individual animals in a safe, caring and respectful manner. The ideal candidate strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.. The ideal candidate contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with the leadership team and across the organization.
If this sounds like you, keep reading!
Day to Day Duties
- Works with and around all types of animals and animal matter in enclosed areas.
- Performs kenneling of dogs and cats delivered to the shelter.
- Provides food and water for animals.
- Cleans animal cages, kennels, traps and transport carriers; assists in daily routine cleaning.
- Meets and assists visitors who come to the shelter.
Fill out our mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!
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