Animal Care Technician
Current- Providing basic care and cleaning enclosures of dogs, cats, and small animals throughout facility- Monitoring behavior and health of animals, and reporting abnormalities when necessary- Preparation and administration of oral, topical, and subcutaneous medications for animals on treatments- Following proper sanitation methods to limit transmission of disease between animals in the shelter- Adhering to strict cleaning guidelines for isolation wards such as ringworm, parvovirus, and panleukopenia- Transferring animals between different areas of the shelter when necessary- Using time management skills to clean a large volume of enclosures while maintaining quality of work- Communicating and coordinating with other employees to ensure that all isolation wards are cleaned before end of morning shift- Maintaining a positive attitude in difficult or stressful situations