Job Description

Job Skills / Requirements

The Animal Care Technician (ACT) functions as an expert in providing basic care for the animals at LHS. The ACT is responsible for maintaining a sanitary, humane environment and providing basic care for the animals with compassion and dedication.

All applicants must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Applicants must have a flexible schedule, be available to work 40 hours each week. Required shifts start as early as 7am and end as late as 6pm. 

WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

Responsibilities for the ACT position include: 

• Animal Care
• • Prioritizes compassionate and humane care of animals, including dogs, cats, wildlife, and livestock
  • Ensures proper placement and housing of animals in the shelter
  • Ensures proper care, feeding, and watering of animals
  • Ensures all cages have animal identification cards and appropriate signs
  • Ensures regular checks of kennel areas for cleaning needs
  • Interacts with animals in a safe, humane, and respectful manner
  • Remains alert and aware of animal health and conduct
  • Reports any potential health problems/illnesses to the vet tech department
  • Completes all activities consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Assists in animal handling and transport within the facility
  • Bathes animals as needed
  • Exercises animals as needed
  • Provides enrichment as needed
• Facility Care
• • Ensures proper cleaning and disinfecting of the kennels, cages, and floors throughout the facility
  • Conducts regular checks throughout the day and cleans cages as necessary
  • Assists with grounds, facilities, and building upkeep as directed
  • Organizes and distributes donated items as directed
  • Ensures all public areas are neat and clean
  • Ensures laundry is done every day
  • Disposes of trash as needed
  • Completes other tasks as assigned
• Customer Service
• • Exemplifies exceptional customer service
  • Facilitates safe meet-and-greets between adoptable animals and owned pets
  • Provides basic information on animals and politely directs unrelated inquiries to the proper authority
  • Assists volunteers with handling animals
  • Educates the public on the difference between the Lexington Humane Society and Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Pension/Retirement, Simple IRA Plan