Job Description
Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference in the lives of animals? Does the idea of connecting pets with loving families bring a smile to your face? Then our Kennel Technician position might be the perfect role for you! As a Kennel Technician, you will have the opportunity to provide compassionate care for the animals, bring pets and families together, and perform purpose-driven work. This position isn’t for everyone. It can be loud, smelly, and at times, stressful. But if making a significant difference in the lives of shelter animals is something you are passionate about, it might just be the most fulfilling job you ever had. About us Harbor Humane Society is a 501(c)-3 non-profit serving the needs of animals in Ottawa County and beyond. Major Functions : A Kennel Technician is responsible for the direct care of the animals at Harbor Humane Society. The primary responsibility of a Kennel Technician is to provide animals with their daily needs while maintaining a clean and healthy environment at the shelter. Duties and Responsibilities Clean and disinfect kennel and other areas of the shelter Feed and water animals Provide positive human interactions with shelter animals Maintain a clean and healthy environment at facility Observe animals for behavioral and health related problems and report them to a supervisor Assist animal control officers and the public with incoming animals Administer vaccinations and medications to animals Perform heartworm and FIV/FeLV tests Microchip animals Assist the public Perform adoption counseling Log information in to our computer database (Shelterluv) Check in, sort, and store donations Clean and maintain outside dog runs Perform miscellaneous duties as instructed by supervisor Qualifications/Requirements: · Knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to carry out the above responsibilities. · Genuine concern, compassion and respect for animals · Strong desire to learn about animals and their proper care · Ability to educate community about the humane treatment of animals · Dependability and strong work ethic · Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays · Able to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks. · Highly motivated and a self-starter who possesses the ability to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment. · Deals positively with other departments and public. · Ability to work under high stress situations and multi-task. · Commitment to Harbor Humane Society’s mission and values. · Knowledge of animal welfare issues a plus. Working Conditions: Work schedule may be flexible, and will require evenings, weekends and holidays. This position is classified “exempt”. The physical demands of the position include sitting, standing, and walking; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 50 lbs.; and stooping, kneeling, reaching, handling, speaking, hearing, and seeing. This job description outlines the general duties of this position and is not intended to imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $14.00 per hour Benefits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your email address? Harbor Humane requires kennel staff members to work weekends. You must be able to adhere to one of the following options: working one day every weekend or working both weekend days on a rotating weekend schedule. Is this an expectation you are able to adhere to? We have two main shift times available. Opening shift 7:30am-3:30pm. Closing shift 11:30am-7:30pm. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to adhere to both shift times. Please indicate your availability. Please list your weekly availability and preferred number of weekly hours. Work Location: In person