Animal technician

City of Montrose, CO
Montrose, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/29/2024 CLOSED ON 9/26/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal technician position at City of Montrose, CO?

Salary : $15.00 Hourly

Location : Montrose, CO

Job Type : Temporary or Seasonal

Department : Police Department

Division : Animal Services

Opening Date : 04 / 08 / 2024

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Basic Purpose of the Job :

Under general supervision of the Animal Shelter Manager. Performs a variety of assigned duties and responsibilities involved in the operation of the Animal Shelter.

Learns and adheres to safety standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Work under the general direction and guidance of the Animal Shelter Manager. Must be able to exercise sound judgment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands : Regularly performs strenuous physical activities. Lift and / or move 50 pounds frequently. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Hand / eye coordination for operation of personal computer; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents;

frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens. Subject to many interruptions and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Work Environment : Exposure to outside elements, with walking in inclement weather.Frequent exposure to cleaning products including bleach, as well as other chemicals.

Essential functions , as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

  • Under direct supervision, cares for stray and abandoned animals and serves the public in regard to animal shelter services.
  • Cleans the Animal Shelter and provides proper care for the animals.
  • Provides excellent customer service and assists the general public with questions. Assists with animal adoptions.
  • Conducts initial health examinations and administers proper vaccinations on incoming animals, administers medication to animals as prescribed by the shelter manager and veterinarian.
  • Maintains several logs including ?lost and found pets.?
  • Completes paperwork and prepares animals for transport by 8 : 00am each day. Ensures the Animal Control Officer has required information to transport animals to appropriate locations.
  • Follows city safety regulations and practices proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Core Beliefs

Core beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things.

By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner.

When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur.

We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates.

We have six Core Beliefs : Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Job Requirement :

  • Ability to calculate basic math
  • Ability to interpret and follow instructions
  • Able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
  • Ability to comply with safety standards

Licensures & Certificates(must be active and current.)

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid Colorado driver's license with acceptable driving record

Up to 28 hours per week for 32 weeks. Days and times may vary.

Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

Last updated : 2024-08-29

Salary : $15

Kennel Technician
Cortez Animal Bed & Breakfast -
Cortez, CO
Service technician
Animal Health International -
Colorado, CO
Veterinary Technician
Austin Bluffs Animal Clinic -
Colorado, CO

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Animal technician?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Animal technician career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$40,303 - $46,614
Income Estimation: 
$47,649 - $53,689
Income Estimation: 
$40,303 - $46,614
Income Estimation: 
$47,649 - $53,689

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Animal technician.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Data Collection Skill

    • Income Estimation: $40,167 - $60,323
    • Income Estimation: $43,983 - $60,058
  • Medical Record Keeping Skill

    • Income Estimation: $38,829 - $50,718
    • Income Estimation: $39,160 - $49,565
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at City of Montrose, CO

City of Montrose, CO
Hired Organization Address Montrose, CO Full Time
Hiring & Retention Bonus This position is eligible for hiring and retention bonuses totaling $3,000.00 ($1,500.00 follow...
City of Montrose, CO
Hired Organization Address Montrose, CO Part Time
Must obtain TIPS Certification training within 30 days. The cost of training will be reimbursed once successfully comple...
City of Montrose, CO
Hired Organization Address Montrose, CO Full Time
Basic Purpose of the Job: Under the direction of the Administrative Commander, the Code Compliance Officer works closely...
City of Montrose, CO
Hired Organization Address Montrose, CO Full Time
Basic Purpose of the Job Under general direction, performs heavy manual labor and equipment operation for the repair, ma...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Animal technician jobs in the Montrose, CO area that may be a better fit.

Animal Surgery Technician

Paradigm Oral Surgery, Colorado, CO

Kennel Technician

Alpine Animal Hospital, Durango, CO

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!