About this role
Hourly Rate: $15.00
Works under the general direction of an assigned supervisor at the Memphis Animal Shelter to provide basic clerical support and routine care for sheltered animals, maintenance of the shelter, and service to customers. Cleans kennels, cages, and pens where animals are housed. Cleans and bathes animals as directed. Performs humane euthanasia. Records paperwork on diagnostic procedures performed, such as surgical procedures, health screening programs, etc. Inputs data of adopted animals, adopted returned animals, and animal impoundment into the computer system. Feeds, waters, and medicates animals. Assists in the training of new personnel by answering questions, demonstrating animal care techniques, and sharing knowledge of departmental policies. Assists the public in locating and redeeming lost pets and providing information on pet adoption and redemption procedures. Cleans and maintains shelter facilities using pressurized steam cleaning equipment and chemicals.
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About City of Memphis
Memphis is more than the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock n’ roll: It’s a great place to build your career as you work for the city you know and love! Over 8,000 city employees are doing their part to make Memphis a model city for the 21st century. Are you ready to join the ranks?
Our Mission is to be brilliant at the basics - delivering reliable, responsive, high-quality services to the Citizens of Memphis, Tennessee. We strive to improve the quality of life for all Memphians, everyday.
Learn more about us at http://www.memphistn.gov/government/careers.
What you'll do
- The Animal Care Technician provides basic clerical support and routine care for sheltered animals, including cleaning kennels and bathing animals. They also assist the public with lost pets and adoption procedures.
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