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Job Title: Animal Care Taker Duration: 12+ months Location: Newnan, GA 30265 Experience Mandatory

• Shall have the ability to follow multi-step instructions

• Shall have ability to clean and sanitize kennels

• Shall have ability to operate equipment/tools necessary to clean and sanitize areas

• Shall have ability to maintain control of animals

• Shall provide standard feeds and liquids, per instructions

• Possess knowledge of kennel care

• Possess knowledge of kennel maintenance and safety practices

• Possess knowledge of basic animal health care practices

• Be comfortable around animals, dogs

  Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide food and water to canines.

• Determines the types and amount of food each animal requires in accordance with the feed chart.

• Observes animals daily for changes in appearance and/or activity. Keeps track of canine health records, insuring vaccinations are kept up to date, and all medical issues are documented and treated as instructed.

• Records changes such as signs of illness, disease, discontent, and general physical conditions.

• Reports any signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to the instructors and supervisor.

• Bathes dogs and prepares them for routine visits by the veterinarian.

• Cleans, sanitizes, and prepares canine runs and exterior break yards daily.

• Ensures overall kennel safety and makes minor repairs.

• Maintains tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for maintaining the kennel.

• Restocks kennel supplies.

• Follows special instructions pertaining to the canines when necessary.

• Reviews documentation for completeness.

• Communicate with onsite supervisors

• Complete all necessary online training courses to facilitate access to USDA computer.

• Adhere to all applicable guidelines related to the use of government computer system.

• Removes lawn and landscape debris from break yard

• Leash walk canines

• Provides basic first-aid treatment to canines

• Transport canines

• Sanitize feeding pans, indoor and outdoor kennels, and all assigned areas

• Request and Restock Supplies

• Set Up Kennels and break yards

• Complete Canine Approval Form

• Weigh Canines

• Scan canines for microchips and accurately record the existence.

• Construct temporary canine folder for each animal

• Enter canine information into database

• Create medication Sheet

• Create Kennel Identification (ID) Cards

• Create Vaccine History Chart

• Clean Automatic Watering System

• Utilize Industrial Grinder

• Prepare Canine for Shipment