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Department: Animal Care of Davis County

Salary: 

0 experience: $15.69/hr

1 year or more related experience: $15.69 - $22.31/hr, salary based on qualifications and directly related work experience.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Davis County Animal Care is currently hiring for a Shelter Technician. This position performs working level duties in providing for the care and treatment and for the general welfare of animals at the Davis County Animal Shelter.

In addition to competitive pay and our upbeat culture, we offer the following benefits day one:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days, 12 paid sick leave days, 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 3.5%
• 401k match of 4%

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver license
• Must have, or obtain within six (6) months of hire date, a valid euthanasia certification including completion of a euthanasia training program.

Preference for experience or training in animal science or animal care.

Day to Day Duties

• Works with and around all types of animals and animal matter in enclosed areas. Performs kenneling of dogs and cats delivered to the shelter; maintains physical control of both large and small dogs and feral cats by using a catchpole, squeeze trap, and other restraint devices.
• Provides food and water for animals; grooms and bathes animals for adoptions; provides other necessary care for animals housed at the shelter. Administers medications, as directed by the Shelter Veterinarian, to animals recovering from injuries and/or surgeries; administers vaccinations; maintains records.
• Cleans animal cages, kennels, traps and transport carriers; assists in daily routine cleaning.
• Performs and assists daily with euthanasia and disposal of animals of various sizes.
• Meets and assists visitors who come to the shelter; provides information to the public; answers questions and helps resolve problems; receives and responds to citizen complaints.
• Works with the public, volunteers, and rescues to intake and outtake animals at the front desk as needed.

Full Job Description

Animal Shelter Technician l

Animal Shelter Technician ll

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