Animal Care Technician

Bernalillo County

Albuquerque, NM, US
Base: $15.55 - $20.01; bonus/equity: not specified...
Fully remote
Daily custodial and maintenance duties in kennels
Feeding, watering, and basic animal care
Cleans and disinfects cages using approved agents
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 such as generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote & flex-work options, and a lucrative retirement plan.
  • Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment, exercising animals, and assisting with customer service inquiries and animal intake procedures.

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 accruals; health benefits; lucrative retirement; education assistance program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily custodial and maintenance duties in kennels
  • Feeding, watering, and basic animal care
  • Cleans and disinfects cages using approved agents
  • Handles daily laundry tasks for bedding
  • Exercises and socializes animals regularly
  • Assists with intake and release of animals

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working with animals preferred
  • Customer service support skills
  • Ability to work independently or in small teams
  • Flexibility for on-call duties including evenings

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license by date of hire
  • Successful completion of post-offer medical examination
  • Successful completion of background investigation
  • Completion of FEMA training assignments
  • State of New Mexico Euthanasia Technician license (if performing euthanasia)

Work Rights

Not specified

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