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Kennel Technician 

EOE Statement It is the policy of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Inc. to provide all persons with equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.  
Category Animal Care  
Description

Job Purpose:

The Kennel Technician is responsible for the daily care of animals at HSSA. This position conducts proper cleaning and disinfecting of  all rooms to provide a healthy environment for the pets in HSSA’s care. This position feeds the animals, provides enrichment, and cares for each pet with compassion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Thoroughly clean and disinfect all animal kennels, enclosures, and holding rooms daily.

· Responsible for daily feeding and monitoring the eating habits of all animals.

· Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent.  

· Utilize safe and fear free animal handling skills to provide a safe environment for all pets at HSSA.

· Provide daily enrichment to applicable pets, following the planned enrichment schedule.

· Ensure each kennel kitchen is properly stocked, clean and tidy.  

· Wash and sterilize food bowls and enrichment supplies.

· Make sure vacant kennels are cleaned and properly staged.

· Perform laundry duties which include loading washer and dryer, folding clean laundry and replenishing shelves.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Work is performed at an animal shelter or in community settings. Exposure to zoonotic diseases, fractious animals, loud noises, and outdoor weather. Must be able to squat, bend, twist, and lift up to 50lbs.

 
Position Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Experience working in animal shelters.

· Experience providing customer service.

· Excellent communication, organizational, and logistics skills.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Per Diem  
Compensation & Benefits  
Salary  
Temporary  
Position Kennel Technician  
Close Date  
Number of Openings 3  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Hiring Manager(s) Tara Figueroa  
Location Humane Society of Southern AZ  
About the Organization The Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA), founded in 1944, is a private, independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization with the mission of acting with compassion and responsible stewardship through innovative programs that serve pets and the people who love them. HSSA is the largest charitable animal welfare and protection agency in Southern Arizona with 100+ employees and 1300 volunteers. In 2018, HSSA moved into a new state-of the-art animal shelter and spay/neuter clinic.



Vision: A community in which all pets are cared for and loved



As staff of the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, we pledge to be committed to our team as we are to the organizations mission. We will foster a compassionate environment for each other, our volunteers, and the human and animal clients we serve; empowering one another with knowledge, empathy, encouragement and recognition. We aim to eliminate negativity, support positive and effective communication, promote individual and organizational growth, and work as a cohesive team at all times regardless of tenure, position or department.



HSSA values and and champions diversity and inclusion. these values are part of who we are. Together we will continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our HSSA team and teh communities we serve.  

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