AC/Adoption Technician
$37,440–$37,440 year
On-siteNewington, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily care for animals in kennels, cat areas, and small animal enclosures by providing food and water, cleaning enclosures, walking dogs in all weather conditions, and monitoring health or behavior abnormalities. Assist customers in the adoption and surrender process by greeting visitors, explaining sign-in procedures, answering phone calls, and counseling clients on pet ownership responsibilities. Perform animal bathing and basic grooming while working with shelter dogs on training and social skills. Maintain necessary animal records and perform data entry into PetPoint. Assist with processing animal intake, evaluation, and treatment, and attend off-site events as animal handlers.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to perform physically strenuous activities which will require lifting of moderate to heavy weights (up to 40 lbs.)
- standing and/or bending
- pushing brooms and/or mops
- walking and/or controlling dogs and/or cats
- use of cleaning solutions
- sitting at a desk for long periods of time
- At least one to two years' experience working in a customer services position or a shelter environment
- Weekend work
- Proficiency in computers
- basic knowledge of animal handling and care
- basic understanding of the different types of companionship animals
Desired Qualifications
- Associates Degree in animal science or related field
- Knowledge of animal handling
- experience
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