Animal Care Technician

## Animal Care Technician Apply locations:
Montgomery City, MO (PARC) - AFBtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
REQ
107395

This opportunity is located within our
** AFB International
** business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption.  to learn more.
** Job Description
**** Summary
* * Provide care and maintenance for all animals by performing the following duties.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities
** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Compassionate care is the top priority for all animals
* Keeps kennels clean, orderly and free of odors
* Ensures that kennel areas are clean, orderly and safe for animals
* Feeds animals as scheduled and according to guidelines and make sure that have water at all times
* Complies with specific feeding programs related to behavioral enrichment for specific animals
* Ensures that animals have socialization daily
* Exercises/socializes animals daily and abides by exercise program in place for each dog/cat
* Documents necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff.
* Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of all animals
* Bathes or cleans animals immediately if they become soled with urine, blood, or feces.
* Takes inventory of stock supplies as needed
* Cleans laundry as needed
* Advises Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules.
** Supervisory Responsibilities
** This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
** Qualifications
* * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Education/Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in animal science preferred but not required.
* Two or more years animal care experience in a veterinary environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
* Ability to treat animals with care and respect and feel comfortable socializing animals off leash
* Ability to assess animal heather conditions and to obtain blood samples and urine samples when needed
* Ability to work independently as well as be a team player
* Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction
* Ability to write legibly and read documents
* AFB International
* * is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
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