Animal Care Technician

Pay: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour

About the role

• Under the supervision of the Foster and Animal Care Manager, the Animal Care Technician (ACT)
• is responsible for
• providing infrastructure support for Pets
• In
• Need’s rescue and adoption efforts.
• This position will provide the daily care of animals in our care, including but not limited to,
• feeding, cleaning, medicating, exercising, and enriching the shelter animals’ lives, while following all
• proper handling
• protocols.

This is a

• full time
• position
• located
• in both Palo Alto and Redwood City
• locations
• and travel between the two locations may be
• required. The pay scale for this role is $22 per hour to $26 per hour, based upon experience. What you'll do Provide daily care,
• feeding,
• exercise,
• and
• enrichment
• for Pets
• In
• Need's shelter animals.

Assists

with walking and rotating dogs from kennels throughout the day.

May

• participate
• in showing dogs
• and or
• cats to members of the public
• or
• volunteers, once
• trained to
• behaviorally handle different “levels” of animals.
• Administers and dispenses animal medications
• (vaccinations and oral treatments)
• as prescribed by
• the Medical Team.
• Prepares and provides edible enrichment for animals, including but not limited to stuffing
• kongs
• and handing out chews.

Clean and

• maintain
• animal living areas, animal
• bedding
• &
• furniture,
• all animal/shelter equipment,
• staff,
• and
• public
• areas.
• Observe shelter animals for any unusual symptoms that may be indicative of a medical or behavioral problem and report to
• proper channels.

Transport animals as

• needed.
• Cleans public areas as needed (i.e.
• restrooms)

Crosstrain and

• assist
• at
• both
• locations
• with animal care duties when
• needed.
• Always promote a humane and caring attitude toward all animals
• Follow established procedures governing safe work practices; to perform duties in a manner which assures the safety of the animals,
• oneself,
• and
• others.
• Perform duties in a manner which encourages contributions and business for Pets
• In

Need

Always treat people and animals with respect, contribute to effective teamwork, promote staff cooperation, and foster public relations beneficial to Pets

In

Need

Perform other duties as

• assigned
• by the manager.
• Describe the specific responsibilities and job functions of the role Qualifications No allergic
• conditions that
• would be aggravated when animals are present in the
• workplace. This position is considered
• moderately
• to
• highly
• physical and requires standing, bending,
• lifting

and walking.
Ability to lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances and to humanely restrain

animals,

when necessary Ability to walk

and handle large

dogs

up to 100 pounds,

as well as

socialize with

cats.
An understanding and willingness to work with potentially dangerous and/or fractious animals.
COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to effectively read, write, and express information verbally in English.

Ability to

• comprehend
• and follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Communicate with the public and co-workers in a pleasant,
• courteous,
• and tactful manner

at all times.
EXPERIENCE, ABILITIES AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

Must have and

• maintain
• a valid California driver's license with
• a good driving
• record.

Maturity, good

• judgment,
• and professional personal appearance.
• Be comfortable and skilled in working with a culturally diverse staff,
• volunteers
• and community.
• Affection for animals, concern for their welfare and a willingness to accommodate animals in the workplace.

Relevant experience

• required.
• Must understand and support Pets
• In
• Need's No Kill mission.

Must be able to

• work
• a flexible schedule including weekends,
• evenings
• and holidays.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

At least a

• high school
• diploma
• or

GED

is

required; preference will be given to candidates that have some work experience in an

animal shelter and/or non-profit organization.
Describe the experience and attributes of the ideal candidate.

About Pets in Need

Our mission is to provide animals with loving care and lasting homes, to partner with communities striving to do the same, and to advance our no-kill legacy.