![]() ![]() Some animal handling and breed identification knowledge preferred.Ability to drive a car or other type of large service vehicle preferred.Regular animal handling and restraint.Potential for standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time.Lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds.Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:.Allergies to animals must be controlled through medication.Must be able to treat animals humanely and with respect.Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license.Must complete fear-free animal handling certificate within three months of start date. ![]() Must be certified in Humane Euthanasia within nine months of starting date.Preference for individuals who have a working knowledge of animal welfare and related issues.Demonstrated customer service and organizational skills.Previous animal handling experience of at least six months.Preferences: Candidate with Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician training and/or Dog Training experience.Knowledge of Chameleon operating system preferred. Computer skills: Basic computer skills.Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in both independently and in a team environment.Knowledge of or the ability to impound, inoculate, and humanely euthanize animals.Operate cleaning equipment and other tools used in maintenance of kennel.Knowledge of or the ability to learn syringe use, incinerators, and other tools for inoculation.Knowledge of or the ability to learn methods and procedures of kennel cleaning and maintenance.Knowledge and ability to learn safe and humane animal handling techniques.Knowledge of or the ability to learn general principles of animal care.Commitment to the humane treatment of animals.Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Perform humane euthanasia on a rotating basis.Participate in animal enrichment efforts and stress reduction efforts through purposeful handling of animals.Assist with reclaiming of lost animals.Assist in the adoption, to include showing animals for adoption and providing information and education about shelter animals.Report health and behavior abnormalities to the health care and behavior team.Support Adams County Norms and Values and treat all people and animals with dignity and respect.Train and work with volunteers in a cooperative manner.Administer medication to animals, both orally and/or topically.Perform reception/front office duties and responsibilities on a rotating basis.Inform patrons of adoption policies and animal availability.Perform Animal intake, including vaccinations, de-worming, taking pictures and accurately recording information into the animal shelter operating system (Chameleon).Adhere to effective disease control practices.Provide food and water to shelter animals daily.Assist with humane handling, restraint, and movement of animals within the shelter.Represent Riverdale Animal Shelter in a professional and courteous manner at all times. ![]() The Animal Shelter is seeking an Animal Care Technician that is highly motivated, caring, and outgoing individual with a professional demeanor to perform a variety of duties involved in maintaining the cleanliness of animal housing areas, providing care for the Shelter animals, and working with the public to support adoptions and other shelter services. ![]()
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