Etowah County Animal Control and Shelter

　　Base Pay: $12.60 / HourGreat CountyBenefits and State RetirementSome Weekend and Holiday Mornings RequiredJob Location --12071 US-278, Piedmont, AL 36272https://etowahcounty.org/department/personnel/?postid=8640{target="blank"}[Download and complete the application. Return application to Personnel Department, 800 Forrest Ave. Suite 207, Gadsden, AL 35901. You may also email or mail to[[email protected]]{target="_blank"}.

　　TITLE: KENNEL TECHNICIAN (Reviewed 05-18-23)

　　DEPARTMENT: Animal Control and Shelter

　　JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for intake of impounded animals, including the care and handling of those animals, kennel cleaning and maintenance, including on weekends and holidays as assigned. Assists fellow employees with related tasks. Staffs adoption events, including on weekends, from time to time. Reports to Animal Control and Shelter Manager.

　　MAJOR DUTIES:

　　o Cleans and maintains kennel areas of Animal Shelter facility in such a manner as to provide as much as practical odor-free and low-stress environment for the animals.

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　　o Handles and controls animals impounded by Animal Control. This includes difficult to handle and potentially dangerous animals.

　　o Reports to the Animal Control and Shelter Manager any potential health or behavioral problems involving animals in the Countys care.

　　o Maintains up to date records of animal locations in kennels.

　　Assists with euthanasia of animals and disposal of carcasses.o Assists co-workers with such tasks as helping restrain an animal, helping clients with animals, etc.

　　o Light cleaning of offices, emptying trash, mopping of floors and cleaning of restrooms.

　　o Light facility maintenance and yard maintenance.

　　o Able to apply and utilize PSE (personal safety equipment) in the performance of the job.

　　Must be available to work some weekends and/or holidays as assigned.o