NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Animal Care Technician-TLT/SDA
Kent, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24.46/hr - $31/hrNEOGOV is seeking an Animal Care Technician for the Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC), which provides animal services to 24 cities and unincorporated King County. The role involves caring for animals, maintaining a healthy environment, and educating the public on responsible pet ownership.
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Responsibilities
Clean, feed, water and monitor animals held at the Center
Prepare, clean and sanitize shelter to maintain a healthy and humane environment for animals, employees and visitors
Vaccinate, and scan for microchips, all dogs and cats on arrival to the Center; Medicate sick or injured animals as prescribed by a veterinarian, microchip animals available for adoption in the absence of veterinary staff
Plan, improve, and develop new methods for providing animal care and client communication including; communicating with various Animal Control sections, filing, data entry, and providing excellent customer service to all internal (staff, volunteers, foster parents) and external stakeholders (residents, general public) in person, over the phone or by e-mail while juggling multiple tasks on a daily basis
Educate the public on animal behavior, care, training, laws and policies; assist potential adopters in selecting animals
Prepare and issue adoption, redemption and transfer paperwork for the release of animals
Perform behavior assessments on shelter animals
Perform euthanasia of animals
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Work directly with animals in an animal shelter, animal control, kennel, veterinary, or zoological setting
Handle behavior assessment techniques, proper methods for the care and feeding of animals, cleaning of cages, kennels and treat animals as directed
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders, including responding to complaints and inquiries from the public in a calm, professional and courteous communication style
Prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable and proficient in using Office Productivity tools in your daily work (King County uses Microsoft Office intensively) and experience with Chameleon (or a similar data management product such as a veterinary practice management software)
Work with kennel cleaning materials (i.e., bleach, Rescue, and other chemicals as needed)
Clean, feed, water and monitor animals held at the Center
Prepare, clean and sanitize shelter to maintain a healthy and humane environment for animals, employees and visitors
Vaccinate, and scan for microchips, all dogs and cats on arrival to the Center; Medicate sick or injured animals as prescribed by a veterinarian, microchip animals available for adoption in the absence of veterinary staff
Plan, improve, and develop new methods for providing animal care and client communication including; communicating with various Animal Control sections, filing, data entry, and providing excellent customer service to all internal (staff, volunteers, foster parents) and external stakeholders (residents, general public) in person, over the phone or by e-mail while juggling multiple tasks on a daily basis
Educate the public on animal behavior, care, training, laws and policies; assist potential adopters in selecting animals
Prepare and issue adoption, redemption and transfer paperwork for the release of animals
Perform behavior assessments on shelter animals
Perform euthanasia of animals
Perform other duties as assigned
Selected candidate will need to pass a pre-employment physical (must be able to lift 40 lbs.)
Selected candidate is required to complete EBI (Euthanasia by Injection) certification within 1 year of employment
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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