Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in Asheville, NC

Exempt / Non-Exempt : Non-Exempt, 4 days per week, 9AM to 6PM. Schedule will be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Includes weekend and holiday work.

Availability : This role will be a seasonal position lasting 4 months, with a possibility of moving into a permanent role, if mutually desired.

Brother Wolf is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year as animals need daily care.

General Position Summary :

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for providing compassionate and attentive care to animals (dogs and cats) housed at the Adoption Center, maintaining a clean and healthy environment for the animals and the public, and assisting with dog and cat adoptions as needed.

Essential Function / Major Responsibilities :

• Ensures daily, thorough cleaning of all cat and dog housing areas including adoption and quarantine areas, and front lobby.
• Cleans and disinfects animal enclosures, dishes, litter boxes, toys, beds and bedding, and enrichment items.
• Completes laundry, sweeps / mops public walkways.
• Feeds cats and dogs in care, including providing special diets as needed.
• Assists with cat and dog enrichment activities.
• Observes daily behavior of animals in care and reports any changes in behavior or medical concerns to Animal Care Shift Lead and / or Medical Manager.
• Assists with rotating animals to new enclosures as needed.
• Helps to ensure a healthy, safe, clean and pleasant environment for the animals and the public at all times.
• Keeps animal food, litter, and additional supplies properly stored and stocked and notifies supervisor when running low on specific items.
• Treats all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance.
• Promotes a humane and caring attitude toward all animals.
• Works collaboratively with fellow team members and assists others in accomplishing tasks.
• Always maintains a friendly demeanor and provides excellent customer service while assisting adopters, volunteers, fosters, or other Brother Wolf staff.
• Fosters and nurtures relationships and public relations beneficial to the organization and our programs.
• Communicates Brother Wolf mission, values and goals to employees and instills a sense of unity within the team
• Fills in for other areas and performs other tasks / functions as needed, including helping out at special events.

Qualifications :

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential.
• Genuine affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the workplace.
• Basic understanding of common cat and dog illnesses and disease, vaccines and protocols, or a willingness to learn.
• Maturity, excellent judgment, initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English is required.
• Ability to identify medical and behavioral problems immediately and communicate them effectively to the medical manager or immediate supervisor.
• Familiarity with dog and cat behavior or experience working with or volunteering with a rescue group, humane society, foster care involvement, or other animal welfare agency is a plus.
• Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.

Physical Requirements :

• Physical ability to walk and or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required. Ability to bend and squat.
• Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands and to hear and see clearly.
• Physical ability to push up to 150lbs and to carry up to 50lbs regularly and independently throughout a regular workday required.
• Allergic conditions, which may be aggravated when handling or working with animals, may be a disqualification.

Working conditions :

Conditions may include working alone, working inside or outside during varying weather conditions, frequent interruptions, and some evenings / weekends meetings and classes.

Last updated : 2024-04-24