Animal Services Technician; Part-time

The Animal Services Technician will be responsible for overseeing and participating in the daily operations of the City Pound including animal admissions, cleaning, maintenance, record keeping, and animal care.

• Can perform all the duties and responsibilities of the Animal Services Specialist.
• Directs cleaning and maintenance of pound and assists as needed.
• Maintains pound equipment and tools.
• Release animals to their owners.
• Collects money from animal releases and registrations.
• Assists with intake of animals including taking photos, vaccinating, checking for microchips, and logging the animals into the Pound.
• Assists the veterinarian with vaccinating animals and euthanizing sick, injured, and unclaimed animals.
• Administers medicine prescribed by the vet for animals at the Pound.
• Answers the phones at the pound and provides accurate information to the public regarding animal control issues and pound protocol.
• Maintain accurate inventory of vaccines and orders as necessary.
• Purchases cleaning supplies and other miscellaneous items to facilitate the operations of the Pound.
• Monitors sick and injured animals and reports their condition to the vet.
• Directs incoming animals to the appropriate pens and cages.
• Keeps all animals tagged for identification.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of animals and services rendered at the Pound.
• Assist citizens with animal adoptions.
• Participates in community events.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Work independently and exercise initiative and judgment in the planning and execution of tasks assigned.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and effective interpersonal skills at all times.
• Utilize general office equipment such as computers, 10-key, fax machines, copiers, e-mail and all similar office technology on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated ability to support and function in team environment
• Prepare and maintain records with a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Reliability and dependability.

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience dealing with animals.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Knowledge of animal care procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in typing, word processing, and related clerical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail amidst a multitask, changing priority environment.

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting.
• Frequently sitting, walking or standing.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Hold and grip objects.
• Occasional periods of sitting in a vehicle.
• Acceptable Physical Capacity Profile test results are required.

• Valid Missouri Driver’s License and must remain insurable under the City’s liability insurance policy.