Animal Care Technician

This opportunity is located within our **AFB International** business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. [Click here](http://afbinternational.com/about/) to learn more. **Job Description** **Summary** Provide care and maintenance for all animals by performing the following duties. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Compassionate care is the top priority for all animals * Keeps kennels clean, orderly and free of odors * Ensures that kennel areas are clean, orderly and safe for animals * Feeds animals as scheduled and according to guidelines and make sure that have water at all times * Complies with specific feeding programs related to behavioral enrichment for specific animals * Ensures that animals have socialization daily * Exercises/socializes animals daily and abides by exercise program in place for each dog/cat * Documents necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff. * Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of all animals * Bathes or cleans animals immediately if they become soled with urine, blood, or feces. * Takes inventory of stock supplies as needed * Cleans laundry as needed * Advises Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules. **Supervisory Responsibilities** This job has no supervisory responsibilities. **Qualifications** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Education/Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in animal science preferred but not required. * Two or more years animal care experience in a veterinary environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: * Ability to treat animals with care and respect and feel comfortable socializing animals off leash * Ability to assess animal heather conditions and to obtain blood samples and urine samples when needed * Ability to work independently as well as be a team player * Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction * Ability to write legibly and read documents _AFB International_ _is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status._