Animal Care Technician
Saint Frances Animal Center
Georgetown, SC
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured proper animal housing, including feeding, watering, sanitation, enrichment, and exercise.
- Provided humane handling of animals in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or injury and reported any changes to supervisor or veterinarian immediately.
- Conducted daily rounds to check the health status of each animal in assigned areas.
- Prepared food items for various species according to established guidelines and diets.
- Cleaned cages, kennels, runs, toys, dishes on a regular basis using appropriate disinfectants and cleaning agents as directed by supervisor.
- Observed animal behavior closely in order to identify any potential health issues or other problems requiring attention.
- Ensured that all safety precautions were taken while working with hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies.
- Transported animals safely between locations using approved carriers, cages, vehicles.
- Provided assistance in training volunteers or new employees on proper animal care techniques.
- Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
