Animal Care Technician

Bernalillo County Detention Center

Albuquerque, NM, US
Base: $15.55 - $20.01; bonus/equity: not specified...
Fully remote
Daily kennel cleaning and sanitization
Feeding and watering animals
Animal handling and socialization
The Animal Care Technician provides humane care and handling of animals housed at the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center

Job Summary

  • The Animal Care Technician provides humane care and handling of animals housed at the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center.
  • Employees enjoy benefits including generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, health benefits, and a lucrative retirement plan.
  • The role requires maintaining a clean environment, exercising animals, and potentially assisting with humane euthanasia under strict policies.

Matching Summary

The Animal Care Technician provides humane care and handling of animals housed at the Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center.

Salary

Base: $15.55 - $20.01; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous leave, retirement, health benefits, education assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily kennel cleaning and sanitization
  • Feeding and watering animals
  • Animal handling and socialization
  • Laundry and bedding distribution
  • Customer service and public inquiries
  • Intake and release assistance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working with animals
  • Team collaboration skills
  • Flexibility for on-call duties
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license
  • Post-offer medical examination and background check
  • Euthanasia Technician license (if performing euthanasia)
  • Completion of FEMA training

Work Rights

Not specified

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