Kennel Technician

Knowledge/Requirements, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Requirements:

• Able to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Skills and Abilities:

• Should enjoy working with dogs and cats

• Able to humanely handle animals under various circumstances

• Able to work independently and with other employees in a team setting

• Must be punctual, reliable, and responsible

• Must have a valid drivers license and transportation

Work Environment/ Physical Demands:

• Able to stand for long periods of time• Able to lift and carry 50 lb bags and boxes

• Able to bend and squat regularly

• Able to handle small and large animals (up to 100 lb dog) in proper and humane ways

• 60% of work is indoors in climate-controlled environment. 40% of work may be outdoors in temperatures ranging from 30 degrees F to 100 degrees F

The duties listed above are intended to be used only as an illustration of various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This could include assisting the Animal Resource Officer with on-call schedule after training has been given, assisting with administrative work, calling foster parents, give medications as directed, etc.

Formal application, rating of education and experience; Oral interview and background investigation; and job-related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job may change.

You may be assigned to other city departments to perform various tasks on an as needed basis.

Provides care for animals at the Oxford Animal Resource Center. Treats animals in a humane way demonstrating kindness and respect. Seeks socialization for them in order to make them more adoptable. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for animals under the care of OARC.

Supervision Received

The immediate supervisor for this position is the Assistant Director of the Oxford Animal

Resource Center. The direct supervisor is the Director of the Oxford Animal Resource

Center

The schedule for this position rotates including weekends

Primary Job Duties:

• Treat staff and public by leading with kindness and compassion in all actions, build

trust with the community and staff by following through on commitments,

encourage staff self-care and work-life balance, and work to build strong

communication and honest feedback

• Sanitize/clean and maintain kennels and animal living areas on a daily basis. This

also includes resetting kennels with clean laundry, toys, and water bucket

• Clean other shelter areas. Sweep, mop, take out garbage, organize areas

• Clean and sanitize shelter equipment and intake processing areas: carriers,

leashes, dog/cat scales, refrigerator for vaccines, and counter top equipment

• Wash food and water bowls and put them away in an orderly fashion

• Provide each animal with food and water following approved feeding protocols

• Help as needed with the intake of new animals and inspection

• Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies

• Help with washing, drying, folding of laundry, and put away in an orderly fashion

• Help maintain a clean and organized warehouse

• Inform supervisor of any health issues or changes with the animals

• Answer phones and take messages in a friendly and helpful manner

• Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the Director of the OARC

Secondary Duties/ Relief Duties

• Assist other employees, clients, and volunteers in a cheerful and respectful manner as a representative of the OARC when your designated duties are complete

• Assist potential adopters with meet and greets

• Drop off and pick up animals from surgery/vet appointments

• Assist Animal Resource Officer on potential calls, including but not limited to taking an overnight call shift and responding in a timely and professional manner in accordance with the protocols in place