Animal hospital Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : The Animal Care Technician plays an essential role within the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and works one-on-one with animals. The Animal Care Technician performs routine animal care, facility cleaning, customer service, updating and maintaining animal records, administering injections / medications, sterilizing equipment and performing and assisting euthanasia when necessary.

The is a part time position - with a focus on weekend closing shifts 2 : 00PM - 10 : 30PM (Saturday and Sunday) Hourly range of pay $17.50 - $21.00.

Responsibilities include the following however other duties may be assigned :

ANIMAL CARE

• Provide appropriate quantity and quality of food and water to shelter animals daily; provide overall animal care including bathing and basic grooming
• Monitor animals and immediately report eating habits, health, behavior, or temperament issues to behavior staff and / or manager and director as appropriate
• Participate in stress and disease reduction efforts through purposeful and compassionate handling and placement of animals in shelter environment
• Give physical exams to incoming animals : check ears, check for fleas and ticks, and administer medications as necessary and according to intake procedures
• Medicate and feed animals in accordance with veterinary instructions
• Administer first aid to any injured animals as appropriate
• Update and maintain accurate animal records in the shelter computer database
• Perform euthanasia as necessary and dispose of remains

FACILITY CARE

PEOPLE CARE

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory responsibilities : none, however this position may support the supervision of animal care volunteers as needed

Qualifications :

Education / Licenses / Certifications

Experience

Languages

Key Skills

Requirements

Typical physical and mental demands

Working with animals involves frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling and extended periods or walking or standing. You will need strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate common equipment like computers, telephones, photocopiers and other systems / tools used in daily tasks.

Be prepared for exposure to injured or deceased animals, disinfectant chemicals and fluctuating indoor and outdoor temperature. You may assist in restraining animals, including those that are distressed or aggressive and face potentially hazardous situations like bites or scratches.

Physical strength and dexterity are essential for managing animals on leash, often while performing other tasks such as opening doors. You should be able to lift and move heavy objects or animals (up to 50 lbs) and engage in active, physical work throughout the day.

Clear hearing and vision are necessary for effective communication with the public, volunteers, staff and animals. Flexibility and adaptability are also crucial to managing frequent interruptions and changes in routine. Comfort around a wide variety of animals - including dogs, cats, small companion animals, reptiles, amphibians, and wildlife - is key.

Additionally this role requires emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience to handle both the rewarding and challenging aspects of working with animals. Candidates must maintain composure, show compassion, and stay focused in a dynamic environment.

Vaccination requirement : Upon hire, employees will be required to receive rabies prophylaxis and tetanus vaccinations

Benefits : This position qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and we offer a salary bonus for proficiency in Arabic, Mandarin, Sign Language, Spanish or Vietnamese. Employees also receive free pet adoptions, free pet vaccines, and other pet related benefits.

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