Animal Shelter Technician

Part-Time Animal Shelter TechnicianJoin our team as a Part-Time Animal Shelter Technician at the Kent County Animal Shelter. You'll play an important role in keeping shelter animals healthy, comfortable, and ready to find their future families. If you're passionate about animal welfare, enjoy working with people, and are comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do No two days at the shelter are exactly alike. Your day may include:Provide daily care for shelter animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and enrichment.Safely handle animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and behaviors.Conduct basic observations and limited examinations, to help monitor animal health and well-being.Support Adopters and the CommunityRespond to client questions and provide friendly, helpful customer service.Assist with adoption related activities, paperwork, and other administrative tasks.Maintain accurate animal and client records using shelter databases and other computer applications.Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and members of the public from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.Maintain a Clean, Safe ShelterClean and sanitize kennels, cages, equipment, and surrounding areas.Follow established sanitation, animal-handling, safety, and shelter protocols.Help maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for animals, staff, volunteers, and visitors.Be Part of the TeamWork effectively both independently and as part of a team.Apply established practices and protocols consistently.Adapt to a dynamic environment where animal needs and daily priorities can change quickly.SchedulePart-time: 20 plus hours per week. A set rotating two week schedule that includes some weekends and weekdays.What We OfferConsistent schedule you can plan around.Competitive pay with opportunities for regular, structured pay increases.Paid vacation and holiday pay.Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.One year of experience in the care and feeding of animals. Care of personally owned animals at home does not meet the one-year minimum requirement.One year of successful clerical experience.Considerable knowledge of animal handling and the ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and behaviors, including animals that may be fearful, stressed, or aggressive.Ability to lift and carry animals and supplies weighing up to approximately 60 pounds, including heavy or awkward loads.Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.Effective oral and written communication skills.Ability to positively interact with customers from diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bilingual ability preferred.Additional InformationWhy Join Us? Make a meaningful difference every day by helping animals receive the care, attention, and support they need while they wait for their forever homes. You'll join a team that values compassion, dedication, teamwork, and a commitment to the well-being of animals and our community. Want to learn more about what makes Kent County a great place to work? Hear directly from our employees about why they've made Kent County their employer of choice.*Notices will come via email. Please monitor the email address indicated on your application for updates* *This position is referral bonus eligible*Why Work At Kent County?Invest In Your FutureMake a DifferenceBe Part of a TeamLead with Integrity