Animal Care Specialist (Kennels)
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer18.9523 |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL Fort Lauderdale, Florida open_in_new |
About this job
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Performs a variety of animal control and care work in the kennels of the Animal Care and Adoption Division.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures.
Additional Information:
This position is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment verifications to include but not limited to; post-offer physical examination/drug test and clearance of the Department of Children and Families Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
Position Duties
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Receive dogs and cats brought to the shelter. Weighs, examines, and observes animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury. Places animals in kennels and maintains impounding records using the computer system.
Cleans and sanitizes assigned kennel areas; organizes and disinfects equipment; laundry.
Prepare food and feed animals according to schedules and feeding instructions. Provide drinking water for animals in the animal shelter.
Reports any medical issues to clinic staff and may assist with the application or administration of monthly preventative parasiticides, routine vaccinations and/or oral medications.
Performs daily census rounds and updates animal records as needed.
Ensures disease management best practices are followed to prevent cross-contamination.
Responds to questions and inquiries from citizens regarding the care of animals. Provides assistance to citizens visiting the shelter for adoption, redemption, and surrender of dogs and cats.
Observation and interaction with animals at shelter in accordance with established guidelines and protocols to gather behavioral information and provide quality care.
Maintains shelter records and notes medical/behavioral problems of animals using the computer system.
Notifies supervisor of supply or equipment needs.
Performs related work as required.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to disease/pathogens, dog and cat allergens, potentially aggressive animals and periods of mental stress.
Other QualificationsCompetencies
- Decision Quality
- Action Oriented
- Communicates Effectively
- Courage
- Manages Ambiguity
- Being Resilient
County Core Values
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
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