Animal care taker job description
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Example animal care taker requirements on a job description
Animal care taker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in animal care taker job postings.
Sample animal care taker requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in animal care
- Knowledge of animal nutrition
- Familiarity with veterinary terminology
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Sample required animal care taker soft skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- High level of empathy
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to work independently
Animal care taker job description example 1
Cogent Communications animal care taker job description
+ Shall have the ability to follow multi-step instructions
+ Shall have ability to clean and sanitize kennels
+ Shall have ability to operate equipment/tools necessary to clean and sanitize areas
+ Shall have ability to maintain control of animals
+ Shall provide standard feeds and liquids, per instructions
+ Possess knowledge of kennel care
+ Possess knowledge of kennel maintenance and safety practices
+ Possess knowledge of basic animal health care practices
+ Be comfortable around animals, dogs
Roles & Responsibilities
+ Provide food and water to canines.
+ Determines the types and amount of food each animal requires in accordance with the feed chart.
+ Observes animals daily for changes in appearance and/or activity. Keeps track of canine health records, insuring vaccinations are kept up to date, and all medical issues are documented and treated as instructed.
+ Records changes such as signs of illness, disease, discontent, and general physical conditions.
+ Reports any signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to the instructors and supervisor.
+ Bathes dogs and prepares them for routine visits by the veterinarian.
+ Cleans, sanitizes, and prepares canine runs and exterior break yards daily.
+ Ensures overall kennel safety and makes minor repairs.
+ Maintains tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for maintaining the kennel.
+ Restocks kennel supplies.
+ Follows special instructions pertaining to the canines when necessary.
+ Reviews documentation for completeness.
+ Communicate with onsite supervisors
+ Complete all necessary online training courses to facilitate access to USDA computer.
+ Adhere to all applicable guidelines related to the use of government computer system.
+ Removes lawn and landscape debris from break yard
+ Leash walk canines
+ Provides basic first-aid treatment to canines
+ Transport canines
+ Sanitize feeding pans, indoor and outdoor kennels, and all assigned areas
+ Request and Restock Supplies
+ Set Up Kennels and break yards
+ Complete Canine Approval Form
+ Weigh Canines
+ Scan canines for microchips and accurately record the existence.
+ Construct temporary canine folder for each animal
+ Enter canine information into database
+ Create medication Sheet
+ Create Kennel Identification (ID) Cards
+ Create Vaccine History Chart
+ Clean Automatic Watering System
+ Utilize Industrial Grinder
+ Prepare Canine for Shipment
+ Shall have ability to clean and sanitize kennels
+ Shall have ability to operate equipment/tools necessary to clean and sanitize areas
+ Shall have ability to maintain control of animals
+ Shall provide standard feeds and liquids, per instructions
+ Possess knowledge of kennel care
+ Possess knowledge of kennel maintenance and safety practices
+ Possess knowledge of basic animal health care practices
+ Be comfortable around animals, dogs
Roles & Responsibilities
+ Provide food and water to canines.
+ Determines the types and amount of food each animal requires in accordance with the feed chart.
+ Observes animals daily for changes in appearance and/or activity. Keeps track of canine health records, insuring vaccinations are kept up to date, and all medical issues are documented and treated as instructed.
+ Records changes such as signs of illness, disease, discontent, and general physical conditions.
+ Reports any signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to the instructors and supervisor.
+ Bathes dogs and prepares them for routine visits by the veterinarian.
+ Cleans, sanitizes, and prepares canine runs and exterior break yards daily.
+ Ensures overall kennel safety and makes minor repairs.
+ Maintains tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for maintaining the kennel.
+ Restocks kennel supplies.
+ Follows special instructions pertaining to the canines when necessary.
+ Reviews documentation for completeness.
+ Communicate with onsite supervisors
+ Complete all necessary online training courses to facilitate access to USDA computer.
+ Adhere to all applicable guidelines related to the use of government computer system.
+ Removes lawn and landscape debris from break yard
+ Leash walk canines
+ Provides basic first-aid treatment to canines
+ Transport canines
+ Sanitize feeding pans, indoor and outdoor kennels, and all assigned areas
+ Request and Restock Supplies
+ Set Up Kennels and break yards
+ Complete Canine Approval Form
+ Weigh Canines
+ Scan canines for microchips and accurately record the existence.
+ Construct temporary canine folder for each animal
+ Enter canine information into database
+ Create medication Sheet
+ Create Kennel Identification (ID) Cards
+ Create Vaccine History Chart
+ Clean Automatic Watering System
+ Utilize Industrial Grinder
+ Prepare Canine for Shipment
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024