Animal Care Specialist

Animal Care Specialist - Cares for, cleans, grooms, and feeds all domestic and exotic animals received into the animal control center; moves animals to proper shelter and ensures no threat to one another; observes disposition of animals for adaptability. Cleans and maintainsshelter facilities, grounds, and equipment; mows/trimslawn, picks up trash, and waters plants, operates shelter cleaning equipment; maintains livestock and livestock area/pens. Ensures animals have sufficient food and water; prepares appropriate food mixtures for animals according to type, size, and age; sanitizes and disinfects animal quarters and food/water dishes. Observes and examines animals for signs of illness or injury; prepares and administers medications, vaccinations and worming treatments; cleans and treats wounds; requests veterinarian services as necessary; performs routine lab work to include blood and fecal testing and skinscraping.

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