Job Openings
Join the team and be a part of an extremely rewarding atmosphere to help the animals.
Join the team and be a part of an extremely rewarding atmosphere to help the animals.
Position Title
Animal Care Technician
Job Type
Full-time, Non-exempt, Hourly, 36 hrs/week, weekends required
Purpose of Position: Working closely with the animals, the public, and all other staff, the Animal Care Technician is primarily responsible for all duties directly related to operations of the Buena Vista and Salida facilities.
Position Summary: The Animal Care Technician reports to Management. The Animal Care Technician is highly capable of handling a wide range of animal care and customer services related tasks with minimal supervision. The Animal Care Technician must be motivated, possess a strong work ethic, and must enjoy working both with animals and people.
Essential Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation.
Full Time Benefits