What You'll Be Doing

Animal Health Care Receiving Technicians (AHCTs) perform all intake evaluations, vaccines, pathway planning, and paperwork for all incoming animals. The AHCTs are often the first person to handle each incoming animal and should be well versed in animal behavior in order to prevent bites/scratches to themselves or teammates. It is the responsibility of the AHCTs to vaccinate/process each incoming animal according to protocol and using humane handling techniques. "Vaccinations" include but are not limited to FVRCP vaccines, DA2PP vaccines, blood draws, heartworm testing, parvovirus testing, intranasal Bordetella, de-wormers, etc. Each AHCT is expected to become proficient in vaccinations, humane animal restraint, and providing accurate vaccine records for each animal.

While performing intake procedures, the AHCT staff are responsible for noting any behavioral or medical abnormalities and relaying this information to the veterinary team. Each AHCT will be required to pass an exam and practical within the first six months to become a Certified Rabies Vaccinator (CRV) so as to be able to vaccinate incoming animals and public animals against the rabies virus. AHCT staff place each incoming animal on a "pathway" within the Center after intake processing. Some examples of "pathways" include, but are not limited to rescue and/or foster only, awaiting vet exam, awaiting behavioral assessment, available for adoption, awaiting euthanasia, etc. Each AHCT is required to make decisions daily, in conjunction with management, about the placement of all incoming animals and whether or not each animal can be safely rehomed.

The AHCT team performs the majority of the euthanasia at the Wake County Animal Center. Each AHCT will be required to pass an exam and practical within the first six months to become a Certified Euthanasia Technician. All AHCT staff are expected to become proficient in euthanasia both in physical technique, but also regarding humane, stress free handling and providing an animal with a "good death" (which is the meaning of the word euthanasia.) AHCTs perform various tasks per day that include things such as, but are not limited to: SAFER behavior assessments, cleaning CI (the feline URI ward), cleaning DI (the canine medical ward), assisting Kennel Staff, handling fractious or aggressive animals, assisting the Veterinary Team, dispensing meds (as prescribed) twice daily, assisting Animal Control, providing back up for large scale hoarding or cruelty investigations, adoption counseling, deep cleaning the entire Center, preparing animal cadavers for rabies testing, assisting in the training of new employees from all departments as well as daily monitoring of animal health both physical and behavioral.

About Our Team

The Wake County Animal Center is an open-admission animal shelter operated by Wake County Government and on average takes in around 8,000 animals each year. We receive all stray, abandoned and surrendered pets in Wake County. The Center works in partnership with fosters, volunteers and local rescues, to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months of experience in animal care or control
• Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) - Must pass test/exam to become certified within 6 months of employment
• Certified Rabies Vaccinator (CRV) - Must pass test/exam to become certified within 6 months of employment
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Three years of related animal care experience
• Previous animal shelter experience
• CET - Certified Euthanasia Technician - must be obtained within six months of employment
• CRV - Certified Euthanasia Technician - must be obtained within six months of employment

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Safe, humane animal handling skills
• Ability to work with all types of domesticated animals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

About This Position

Location: Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Varying schedule - Sunday through Saturday. Varying hours 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Hiring Range: 19.64 - 22.00

Market Range: 22.13 - 28.73

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/11/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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