Provide daily care, hygiene, and behavior support for animals while adhering to Fear Free training and disease control protocols. Assist medical staff with animal examinations, vaccinations, and parasite treatments.
Requirements summary
Requires a passion for animal welfare and the ability to handle potentially dangerous dogs and cats. Candidates must pass a background check and drug screening and be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
CommunicationInventory ManagementTime ManagementProblem SolvingConflict ManagementCustomer FocusAnimal WelfareAnimal HandlingDisease Control ProtocolFear Free TrainingShelter SoftwareAnimal Health Testing
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
NWSNC -
Tacoma,
WA 98408Salary
Range: $17.25 - $19.00
HourlyPosition
Summary: The Animal Care Technician is responsible for providing appropriate animal handling and care within the work environment in a manner that aligns with fear free training and AVHS policies.
Position
Classification:
Non-Exempt (Hourly) /
Core
Competencies
Pay
Range: 17.25 – 19.00
Supervisor:
Clinic
Director
Location:
Northwest
Spay
Neuter
Center / 6401
Pacific
Ave
Tacoma
Driver
Role:
N/A
Core
Competencies (All
Employees): Respect; Communication; Eagerness to Learn; Teamwork; Attention to Detail; Customer Focus;
Animal
Welfare
Leadership
Competencies (in addition to
Core): Coaching; Achieves Results; Problem Solving; Time Management; Creativity; Adaptability to Change;
Conflict
Management
Responsibilities: To learn and follow AVHS’s policies and procedures and city, county and state requirements in regard to animal welfare. To establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff members, volunteers, and other departments. To act in a manner consistent with Fear Free and similar animal handling practices.
To provide daily care of animals in the facility including: feeding, bathing, hygiene, exercise, behavior support. To maintain animal and facility physical spaces in a manner following disease control protocol to ensure a safe and healthy environment including but not limited to cleaning and laundry. To assist in the examination of incoming animals. To assist in initial health tests, vaccinations, and treatment for parasites. To maintain inventory of supplies. Monitor animals as advised by medical staff and communicate in the best interest of the animal. To perform other reasonable duties time to time, as assigned. To maintain a general working knowledge of other departments, locations, functions, and their contribution to the organization as a whole. To remain current on daily communication and time sensitive issues.
QualificationsQualifications: Passion for the mission of Auburn Valley Humane Society. Knowledge of and commitment to animal welfare issues. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Skills and
Experience: Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, and community in a professional, pleasant, respectful, and courteous manner. Ability to handle and assess potentially dangerous or fractious dogs and cats. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, verbal and written, in repetitious tasks and one-off situations. Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse staff in a positive, friendly, collaborative, and inclusive manner.
Computer
Skills: Comfortable learning new systems, including online information systems and shelter software.
Physical
Demands: Individuals will frequently be required to speak publicly; stand, walk or sit for extended periods, reach, bend or stoop, regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Able to work flexible hours, which will include weekends and some evenings.
Occupational
Disclaimer: This position works daily in animal setting. This position will come in direct contact with animals and will be exposed to animal related smells and sounds Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS) and all parts of its organization, including Northwest Spay & Neuter Center and the Thrift Store, is committed to an inclusive work environment that is full of opportunity for all, with a workforce that reflects the region’s diversity. At the core of it all, our approach is shaped by a strong respect for people. AVHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. AVHS uses E-Verify to verify the ability of all new employees to legally work in the United States. If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us.
