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The job duties of the Kennel Technician include but are not limited to perform routine and technical services related to the maintenance, upkeep and improvements of the shelter; to care for the health, welfare, and well-being of animals at the shelter; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public.

• Feed and water all animals housed in the facility.
• Perform intake functions following specified checklist when animals are brought to shelter, including such functions as:
  • complete paperwork regarding animal history and appearance,
  • administer vaccinations as instructed, caging animal in appropriate area,
  • taking fecal sample for testing, and monitoring health of animals reporting any suspicion of illnesses or disease.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of facility including:
  • scooping fecal matter inside and outside building, scrubbing and disinfecting inside and outside of cages and fencing,
  • spraying outside housing of shelter with disinfectant, sweeping and mopping walking areas,
  • scrubbing and disinfecting all feeding/watering dishes and litter boxes,
  • maintaining clean bedding in clean cages, dusting objects and washing walls, bathroom, lobby and office area and trash removal.
• Answer telephone and greet and assist public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.