06/05/2026
OPEN PART-TIME POSITION!
The Kennel Technician is responsible for the daily care, health, and well-being of animals housed at the Elk City Animal Shelter. Key duties include:
-Feeding and providing fresh water to animals.
-Cleaning and sanitizing kennels, cages, bedding, food bowls, and common animal areas.
-Monitoring animals for signs of illness, injury, stress, or unusual behavior and reporting concerns to the supervisor.
-Exercising, socializing, and providing enrichment activities for animals to support their physical and emotional health.
-Assisting with animal intake, treatments, grooming, and transportation when needed.
-Maintaining accurate records of feeding, medications, behavior observations, and daily care.
-Helping potential adopters interact safely with animals and providing basic information about animal behavior and care.
-Following shelter safety, sanitation, and animal-handling procedures to ensure a healthy environment for animals, staff, and visitors.
Skills Needed: Compassion for animals, attention to detail, physical stamina, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to safely handle animals of various sizes and temperaments.
Must be 18 or older to apply.
If this position interests you, applications can be picked up at the Animal Shelter located at 1022 S Main.
