Part Time Kennel Technician

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• Thoroughly clean, disinfect, and sanitize all cages, runs, and related areas on a daily basis.
• Responsible for daily feeding and monitoring eating habits of all animals.
• Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
• Report signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to Public Protection and Compliance Manager.
• Utilize animal handling skills to provide a safe and friendly environment for the animals at CCAC.
• Groom and provide gentle, compassionate care to all animals.
• Pull animals for spay/neuter surgeries.
• Exercise and provide enrichment to all eligible dogs.
• Perform needed cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools used in job assignments.
• Properly stock and organize all animal holding rooms and feed rooms.
• Make sure cages and animals are properly numbered and identified throughout the shelter.
• Pick up soiled bedding and move to laundry area;
  Wash and dry towels, blankets and bedding.
• Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
• Patrol shelter grounds daily, picking up any trash and animal fecal droppings.
• Maintain equipment used to complete job assignments and keeping such equipment and tools in good working condition. Notifying management at to major repairs needed or new equipment necessary to adequately complete assignments. Keep equipment and tools put away in proper storage areas and ensure they are properly labeled according to specified room.
• Communication between all departments in regards to animal placement, spay/neuter surgeries and overall animal health and well-being.
• Sets traps to capture feral and domesticated animals, including releasing animals back to their trapped location.
• Maintain a work week of up to 25 hours.

• Performs other work as required or when directed by administration.
• In the event of an emergency, all Camden County employees are considered essential and may be required to perform alternate duties.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Skill in working with others in a professional and courteous manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Skill in communicating with others, both verbal and written.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Display confidence around animals.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills (record keeping, time management, follow up, etc.).
• Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and sense of urgency, ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality and accuracy of work.
• Skill in problem solving and reasoning ability.
• Ability to take direction, follow instructions accurately and accept constructive criticism.
Ability to create and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of animal health care and diseases.

The Public Protection & Compliance Officer assigns work in terms department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

Guidelines include county ordinances, state laws related to animal control issues, and county and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

• The work consists of related animal care duties. Exposure to dangerous and fractious animals, animal bites, scratches, aggressive and sick animals.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the care of animals while at the Camden County Animal Control facility.

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other county employees, veterinarians, shelter staff and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, motivate or influence persons, and provide services.

• The work is typically performed while…