Animal Shelter - Lead Shelter Technician

Do you have progressively responsible work experience providing for the care, treatment and general welfare of animals at a shelter or related facility?

Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Lead Shelter Technician in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position provides general oversight of the employees responsible for day-to-day operations of the shelter. Follow us on Social Media

Day to Day Duties

• Provides general oversight of shelter employees.
• Works with and around all types of animals and animal matter in enclosed areas.
• Performs kenneling of dogs and cats delivered to the shelter, provides food and water for animals.
• Ensures cleanliness of the shelter is maintained, cleans animal cages, kennels, traps and transport carriers, and assists in daily routine cleaning.
• Meets and assists visitors who come to the shelter.
• Creates and maintains shelter records on computer systems.

Pay Range and Benefits:

$16.65 - $21.15/hr. In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage day one
• Paid leave: 13 vacation days, 12 sick leave, 12 holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of employment)
• 401k match of 4%
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance pay increases up to 3.5%
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

High school graduation (or equivalent) plus two (2) years of progressively responsible
experience as a Shelter Technician; an acceptable combination of related education and
experience may be considered.

This position requires working shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Must have, or obtain within six (6) months of hire date, a valid euthanasia certification including completion of a euthanasia training program.

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We hope to meet you soon!

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