Animal Care Technician
Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, United States
Pay: $20.00 hourly
As an Animal Care Technician on the Adoptions team at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, you will provide loving care to all adoptable animals, including feeding, grooming, cleaning, and exercise. You will use your knowledge of dog and cat breeds to educate potential owners on animal handling and behavior and introduce adoptable animals with specific history and information. You will counsel potential clients seeking to adopt an abandoned or rescued animal into a forever home.
Responsibilities
Provide daily care for adoptable animals: feeding, grooming, cleaning, exercise.
Educate potential owners on animal characteristics and behavior.
Manage animal housing, bedding, food/water dishes, and maintain daily records.
Perform basic medical procedures such as administering medication and obtaining fecal samples.
Assist with transporting rescued pets, including driving company vehicles and performing temperament testing during onsite and offsite transports.
Participate in center activities and events as required.
Qualifications
At least 21 years of age.
Animal handling experience, preferably with dogs and cats.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Able to handle and control large or difficult dogs/cats.
Comfortable working with animal dander or fur.
Strong customer service skills.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
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As an Animal Care Technician on the Adoptions team at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, you will provide loving care to all adoptable animals, including feeding, grooming, cleaning, and exercise. You will use your knowledge of dog and cat breeds to educate potential owners on animal handling and behavior and introduce adoptable animals with specific history and information. You will counsel potential clients seeking to adopt an abandoned or rescued animal into a forever home.
Responsibilities
Provide daily care for adoptable animals: feeding, grooming, cleaning, exercise.
Educate potential owners on animal characteristics and behavior.
Manage animal housing, bedding, food/water dishes, and maintain daily records.
Perform basic medical procedures such as administering medication and obtaining fecal samples.
Assist with transporting rescued pets, including driving company vehicles and performing temperament testing during onsite and offsite transports.
Participate in center activities and events as required.
Qualifications
At least 21 years of age.
Animal handling experience, preferably with dogs and cats.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Able to handle and control large or difficult dogs/cats.
Comfortable working with animal dander or fur.
Strong customer service skills.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
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