Animal Care Technician

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people? With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop, HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial. We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion.rn rnJob SummaryrnThe Animal Care Technician provides care for the daily needs of all animals within the shelter, including maintaining animal enclosures so they are clean and sanitary; ensuring appropriate feeding; identifying sick or injured animals; assisting in the humane euthanasia process; working cohesively with coworkers, other departments, and volunteers; and assisting the public in a professional manner. The Animal Care Technician ensures an environment of compassionate and respectful animal and people care in accordance with HSPPR\'s mission, values, goals, and management philosophy.rnKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesrnDaily Animal CarernrnAdheres to high quality standards of animal care, handling, and sanitation and performance is consistent with protocols, including but not limited to ensuring that animals are fed according to dietary instructions; cleaning and disinfecting of animal enclosures, dishes and other equipment used; completing laundry duties; assists with the flow and movement of the animal population.rnAssists with the humane euthanization of animals as well as proper care and disposal of deceased animals.rnResponsible for identifying sick or injured animals and reporting information in a timely manner.rnAssists with intake exams, serving as runner, restrainer, and additional support as needed.rnAssists with incoming and outgoing loading of animals being transferred to other animal welfare agencies. rnMaintains food storage, chemical storage, laundry room and food prep areas in a clean, uncluttered, and sanitary manner. rnMaintains and updates animal records in database accordingly.rnChecks inventory of animals daily to ensure correct animal, correct ID collar, and correct kennel cards are present, reporting any unresolved discrepancies to the Animal Care Supervisors.rnParticipates in activities to improve the animals\' wellbeing while in HSPPR\'s care.rnDemonstrates safety protocols for volunteers to ensure consistent humane treatment and handling of animals.rnrnRelationshipsrnrnCultivates and maintains relationships with peers and volunteers.rnSupports staff and volunteers; provide quality services to clients, volunteers, and employees, recognizing their individual contributions to the success of our organization.rnrnCommunicationrnrnCommunicates issues and concerns to the Animal Care Supervisors.rnCommunicates effectively with staff and volunteers so pertinent parties are informed of animal care issues/information.rnDocuments staff and volunteer complaints. Handles complaints and/or concerns with professionalism and good judgment. Involves Animal Care Manager as necessary.rnCommunicates with and provides regular feedback and/or coaching to volunteers in a professional and timely manner.rnInforms Animal Care Manager of developments that may affect HSPPR or the department including department progress, media exposure, public image, client concerns, and personnel issues.rnrnFiscal ResponsibilityrnrnProperly maintains equipment used.rnRestocks all supply items daily. Reports need for ordering, maintenance, and inventory of supplies and equipment.rnPlans and organizes in anticipation of future needs.rnrnOtherrnrnCommitment to the mission, values, goals and success of HSPPR.rnAppropriately documents observed animal behaviors utilizing objective language as required in relevant procedures and/or policies.rnPerforms all other duties as assigned. rnrnSupervisory DutiesrnrnNonernrnPhysical DemandsrnrnRegularly sits at computer station, often in a shared office environment.rnThe employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 or more pounds of moving weight and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 or more pounds of moving weight. rnOccasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell.rnRegularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and is frequently required to stand and walk. May be expected to be on feet for extended periods of time.rnMust be able to use both hands and arms to grip, pull and push utilizing safety equipment such as, but not limited to catch poles, snappy snares, leashes, ropes, muzzles.rnConsistently exposed to animals in the workplace and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.rnSpecific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. rnMust handle various animals of various sizes, including aggressive animalsrnExposed to zoonotic diseases. rnRegularly exposed to noise and potential exposure to hazardous weather conditions. rnPotential exposure to cleaning supplies and/or other substances containing toxic or caustic chemicals.rnrnSchedule RequirementsrnrnSchedule may include weekend and holiday work.rnrnEducation/Experience NecessaryrnrnPrevious animal shelter, boarding kennel, zookeeping, or veterinary clinic experience desired.rnrnrnThe core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.rnCore Values Statements-rnrnrnrn Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect, and compassion.rnrnrnrnrnrnrn Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.rnrnrnrnrnrnrn Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.rnrnrnrnrnrnrn Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation, and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.rnrnrnrnrnrnrn Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.rnrnrnrnrnrnrn Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.