ANIMAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Salary : $18.02 - $23.43 Hourly

Location : Okatie

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400495

Division : Public Safety

Department : Animal Services

Opening Date : 04 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

The Animal Services Technician is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of animals at the Animal Shelter. Key duties include maintaining cleanliness in kennels and common areas, providing daily care such as feeding, bathing, and medicating animals, and evaluating their physical and behavioral conditions. The role also involves assessing the needs of incoming animals and contributing to their overall care and socialization.

Examples of Duties

• Observes animals to determine health, eating habits, and behavioral issues; assesses the general physical condition of incoming animals; and assists in determining the animal's immediate needs.
• Performs animal care duties, which includes : feeding, watering, and grooming animals; monitoring animals for illness, disease, or injury; administering medications and vaccines to animals; socializing animals; and performing other related activities.
• Administers euthanasia as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects animal holding areas; monitors the security of facilities.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of files, records, reports, logs, or other related information.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.

Typical Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

Are you 18 years of age or older?

Do you have a tenth (10th) grade education or higher?

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in animal care?

If yes, please describe your relevant experience, including the types of animals cared for, your specific responsibilities, and the duration of your experience.

Required Question