Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in Maryland

Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $15/hour

About ACSKC
Serving our community on the Eastern Shore and beyond to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need, the Animal Care Shelter for Kent County strives to inspire compassion and responsibility, cultivated through education, advocacy and affordable services.

As Kent County’s only animal shelter, we care for hundreds of animals each year, with the mindset that each and every single adoptable pet will receive food, shelter, medical attention and love until they’re home . We also focus on progressive programs to help the community through our food pantry, lost and found services, rehoming support services and more.

Job Summary
The Animal Care Technician is responsible for providing quality care and treatment for our shelter animals. ACTs clean living quarters, prepare meals, enrich the animals (this can include fetch in one of the play yards, grooming, car rides), assist the Adoption Coordinator with Meet and Greets, provide medication as needed, walk our dogs three times a day, and maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the shelter and storage areas.

ACSKC is a no-kill animal shelter. In the rare case euthanasia is determined necessary by a certified veterinarian, Animal Care Technicians are not required to be a part of the procedure.

While not required, applicants with experience handling animals and a medical background are strongly preferred.

Position Responsibilities

Animal Care
● Ability to handle all cats and dogs regardless of their breed, temperament or behavior
● Clean and disinfect kennels, suites, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility
● Provide food, water and proper care for all shelter animals by adhering to schedules
● Report any signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to the Medical Coordinator
● Ability to follow instructions, measure prescribed dosages and administer medications as directed by the Medical Coordinator
● Perform daily animal enrichment activities
● Ability to walk all dogs regardless of leash behavior
● Assist the Adoption Coordinator with dog behavioral assessments

● Follow all written shelter procedures and protocols

Shelter Upkeep & Maintenance
● Clean and restock laundry, dishes, toys, litter pans and carriers
● Restock food and litter bins after each room is cleaned
● Take out trash from waste receptacles throughout the shelter
● Keep Staff Break Room tidy
● Organize donations for the shelter and Pet Food Pantry
● Alert Director of Facility of malfunctioning or broken equipment or appliances

Public Relations
● Project and maintain a positive attitude with and around the public, volunteers and peers
● Assist the Adoption Coordinator with adoption meetings
● Provide cordial, responsive and accurate customer service

Qualifications

Skills & Requirements
● Passion for animal care
● Reliable transportation
● Basic technology proficiency
● Strong communication and organizational skills
● Ability to problem solve and think through solutions
● Ability to follow instructions, and work independently and as part of a team

Educational/Experience Requirements
● High School Diploma or GED required
● Background in animal care and animal handling strongly preferred
● Background in medicine or applicants who are currently taking classes in the medical field strongly preferred

Physical Actions
● ACTs must be able to work around people and animals, including standing, walking, bending, crouching, standing on a step stool, and lifting at least 50lbs.

Physical Environment
● Required job duties are performed around the shelter and outdoors. This includes regular exposure to animals, in their kennels, outdoors in the play yards, etc.

Hours
● ACTs must have weekend availability, be able to work holidays, and occasionally work overtime

Benefits
● Full-Time Employees are eligible for benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off and employee discounts.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Chestertown, MD 21620 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person