Regional Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician (ACT)

The Animal Care Technician (ACT) is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people in accordance with all statutes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the operation of pounds and the sheltering of animals. Lawful, proper, and humane care of animals shall be their primary responsibility. The technician ensures all animals’ nutrition, sanitary housing and basic medical needs are met on a daily basis.

Proper performance of duties is essential to preserve the health of animals and to prevent the spread of disease within the shelter. The technician assists the public when reclaiming, adopting, or admitting animals and promotes responsible pet ownership in conversations with customers. This role works a rotating schedule of weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

• Responsible for duties related to the daily care of shelter animals to include cleaning and disinfecting of the animal holding areas and walkways.
• Perform continual maintenance and housekeeping duties to include minor repairs and upkeep of the shelter workrooms and public areas.
• Reports equipment in need of repair or replacement to the Animal Shelter Director. Assure that animals receive species‑specific and age‑specific food in sufficient quantity and water. Provide safe and humane handling of animals in the shelter.
• Observes and evaluates animals for signs of illness or injury and reports symptoms to Animal Shelter Supervisor.
• Dispenses medications as prescribed and directed and verifies that animals have swallowed oral medications.
• Assists in performing health and behavior evaluations on individual animals. Assists in photographing animals for adoption promotion efforts.
• Assists in administering scheduled vaccinations and treatments.
• Performs euthanasia procedures.
• Bathe and groom any animals that need special attention.
• Exercise, socialize and train shelter animals. Wash, dry, fold and put away laundry.
• Performs routine spot‑checks and sanitation of animal holding areas throughout the day to maintain cleanliness.
• Removes and disposes of feces in the outside exercise yards and around the outside of the facility. Assists with inventory and restocking supplies.
• Monitors visitors to the shelter for the safety of citizens and animals.
• Assists customers who are seeking lost pets and those interested in adopting. Responds to questions about the adoption process and specific animals. Assists customers in reclaiming their animals, or in completing adoption applications.
• Assists with the intake of animals and maintains accurate records.
• Observes how animals interact with various people and other animals. Advises the Animal Shelter Manager regarding any animal that is unusually withdrawn or displays aggression toward people or other animals.
• Works a rotating schedule of weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs administrative duties related to operational efficiency of the shelter to include but not limited to answering phones, greeting customers, responding to inquiries, and assisting with intake from animal control.
• Assists in presenting educational programs on responsible pet ownership, spay/neuter, etc. Assists with office/clerical tasks as may be required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and some experience working with animal husbandry training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Work involves the ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving driving, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and involves lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds).

King William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is inclusive of all persons. Employment with the County is not limited by race, ethnicity, class, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, age, sexuality, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, education, spiritual beliefs, creed, culture, tribal affiliations, national origin, political beliefs and/or veteran status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please email the Human Resources department at benefits or contact us by phone at (804) 769‑4968.