ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Job Classification: ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN Posting Number: 39604 Department: Administration and Regulatory Affairs Division: BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions/Kennel Reporting Location: 2700 Evella St, Houston, TX Workdays & Hours: Saturday - Wednesday 8AM to 5PM * Subject to Change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides humane care for the shelter animals and maintains facilities. Frequently uses animal control, care and management software to document activities in held, shelter and office setting. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Cleans and disinfects kennels, wards, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility. Checks and maintains supply levels; make simple observations regarding sickness and/or injury. • Humanely handles and kennels all animals and adenitises shelter animals with appropriate tags or bands before kenneling. This includes animals which may be ill, injured, quarantined or aggressive. • Provides food, water and proper care of all shelter animals by adhering to schedules and protocols within departmental policy. • Provides vaccination, micro chipping, FIV/FEV testing and treatment of all shelter animals. • Monitors all animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined, for signs of illness or unusual behavior; makes notations and reports problems regarding heal than behavior of animals of the Animal Care Supervisor and/or Veterinary Medical staff. • Performs the euthanasia of animals by injecting selected animals with controlled substances, in accordance with established laws and departmental policy; disposes of the euthanized animal. • Maintains accurate and legible case fi\es and records for each animal in shelter; uses a computer to input, update and access information regarding shelter animals and to produce written documents. • Provides information and assists the public in search of lost or adoptable pets. • May assist BARC management, the veterinary staff and other individuals in animal care, surgery or related procedures. WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires extensive, near continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than80\bs.) depending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions. EDUCATION: Requires a high school diploma or a GED. EXPERIENCE: One year of general work experience preferred. Certification: Must obtain an Euthanasia Certification within one year of employment in job classification. LICENSE A valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2). **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **