Animal Care Technician- Dogs

Satchel’s Last Resort animal rescue is seeking energetic, friendly, animal loving, part-time Animal Care Technician for the dog kennel.

The Animal Care Technician provides care by maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for shelter animals.

To work here, you must love dogs and cats and treat them with kindness and respect to help them become adoptable.

Specific Job Duties:

Run dogs in and out to the play yards and to volunteers for walking.

Clean and maintain animal living areas on a daily basis.

Clean other shelter areas.

Sweep, take out garbage, wash windows, etc.

Clean and maintain shelter equipment: i.e. carriers, leashes, brushes, etc.

Wash food and water bowls and put them away in an orderly fashion.

Provide each animal with food and water following approved feeding protocols.

Help as needed with the check-in of new animals and inspection.

Washing, drying and folding of laundry.

Maintain a clean and organized facility.

Other duties as specified.

Skills/Qualifications:

Must enjoy working with dogs.

Able to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions. Willing to take direction.

Able to humanely handle animals under various circumstances.

Able to work harmoniously with other employees, volunteers and visitors.

Able to stand for long periods of time. Able to lift and carry 40 lbs bags and boxes.

Able to bend and squat regularly.

Handle large animals (up to 100 lbs dog).

Must be punctual, reliable, and responsible.

Hours may vary. Shelter operating hours are Monday – Sunday, 7 am – 9:30 pm.

$13 per hour to start.

Apply online at www.satchelslastresort.org/about us/ Employment

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $13 per hour