Behavior and Care Technician I – Denver Animal Protection

Behavior And Care Technician IDenver Animal Protection (DAP) protects the safety and welfare of Denver's animals and residents by fostering the human animal bond. DAP emphasizes public and animal safety and health, encourages responsible pet ownership through education and enforcing compliance with animal-related municipal code requirements, and cares for animals at the Denver Animal Shelter (DAS). More information can be found at: Denver Animal Protection. DAP is seeking a Behavior and Care Technician I to perform essential caretaking work for animals in custody of the shelter. In this role, you will ensure that all animals have a clean-living environment, drinking water and food as per feeding instructions, and reports health concerns to veterinary staff. Technicians are expected to perform a high level of animal care and customer care. The Behavior and Care Technician also participates in the Behavior and Enrichment programs by participating, assisting, and performing enrichment activities for the animals and animal behavioral evaluations. If you're looking for non-traditional work, Denver Animal Shelter may be what you've been looking for! The Shelter has a combination of 4/10's and 5/8's shifts.5/8's shift times: Opening shifts: 6:30AM – 3:00PM Sunday - Saturday Mid Shifts: 8:30AM – 5:00PM Sunday – Saturday Closing Shifts: 8:30AM – 5:00PM Saturday - Sunday; 10:30AM – 7:00PM Monday - Friday 4/10's shift times: Opening shifts: 6:30AM – 5:00PM Sunday - Saturday Evening Shifts: 6:30AM – 5:00PM Saturday - Sunday; 8:30AM - 7:00PM Monday - Friday We are currently hiring for one position:4/10's evening shifts, working Friday-Monday Additionally, the Behavior and Care Technician: Provides compassionate care including the basic needs of all animals in the Shelter and ensures that all animals have a safe and clean shelter environment. The Shelter receives animals of all species including dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, birds, and barnyard animals. Cleans and sanitizes all cages and kennels per Shelter protocols and keeps the facility, equipment, and tools clean. Works well in a team setting. May participate in breed evaluations for members of the public and for animals in the shelter. May participate in behavioral evaluations and assessments on animals in the shelter, including making outcome determinations. Participates in the Shelter's enrichment programs, which includes but is not limited to walks, dog play groups, and cognitive and environmental enrichment opportunities for the animals. Observes animal appearance and activity for any behavioral or medical changes or concerns, reporting these changes to shelter management and recording observations in computer software. Performs intake exams on animals entering the shelter and administers vaccinations and medications when needed. Performs humane euthanasia on animals. Documents information about animals and facility operations per standard procedures including an inventory of animals and entering changes, head counts, daily logs, behavioral and medical observations, and other required information. Provides guidance, coaching, and training to volunteers, community service workers, and other staff. Along with all department staff, this position will actively participate on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE's responsibilities outlined in the City's Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being 'on-call' from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided. Other duties as assigned. This position is physically demanding with a lot of physical activity. Physical demands include lifting, standing for long periods of time, stooping, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, and sometimes awkward physical movements. Employees in this position are required to take a Health Performance Evaluation (HPE), regarding this type of work, on an annual basis. Denver Animal Protection is a 24/7 operation. This position requires the employee to work a variety of shifts (as listed above), including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. This shiftwork is a core function of this role. Furthermore, occasional overtime maybe required, depending on business needs.