DUTIES
The Animal Care Technician will provide care for animals and perform custodial work in the kennel section of Animal Services. This includes, but is not limited to; feeding, cleaning, evaluating animals for transfer/adoption, reuniting animals, performing euthanasia as needed, enforce Sarasota County Animal Control Ordinances, transport animals, and observing the variety of animals housed at the facility.
STARTING SALARY
Salary range upon hire: $27,061 - $33,220 (determined by acceptable prior related experience).
Long-term salary cap: $45,183.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to have compassion for animals and make careful visual observations.
- Ability to learn and explain Sarasota County Animal Control Ordinances.
- Knowledge of the care of animals.
- Veterinary assistant knowledge preferred.