What You'll Be Doing

The Wake County Animal Center is seeking a compassionate, proactive, driven, and innovative individual for the foster technician role, supporting both the veterinary and foster programs at the shelter. This position will work closely with our foster coordinators and shelter veterinary team to manage medical and behavioral animals in foster homes. In this role, staff will follow established protocols to provide medical care for animals in foster, provide guidance and support for managing medical and behavioral problems to foster parents, develop educational material for foster families, and assist with gathering promotional materials and data for animals in need of foster homes.

This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with foster parents, the foster coordinators, and veterinary team; as well as excellent proficiency with computer-based tasks including Microsoft Suite with emphasis on Excel and Outlook. We are looking for individuals that will develop strong relationships with the families providing care to over 250 animals in our foster program, and who will take initiative to develop educational materials to support these individuals.

About Our Team

Our veterinary team currently consists of 2 full time veterinarians, 1 relief veterinarian, and 5 veterinary assistants. We strive to provide high quality medical and surgical care for shelter animals, and have access to digital radiology, in-house CBC/serum biochemistry analysis, capacity for specialty surgeries in addition to spays/neuters, as well as the ability to refer for specialist care. We also work with local animal control agencies to provide case consultations, forensic exams, and expert witness testimony. Our foster team currently consists of 2 foster coordinators, and 1 foster technician. Environmental Services is comprised of divisions that provide outreach, collaborate with stakeholders, serve customers, and enforce regulations to protect our natural resources and increase community resiliency. Areas include: solid waste disposal, recycling, environmental education, soil erosion prevention, stormwater and floodplain management, watershed management plan review, animal shelter operation, and animal control. The Environmental Services Department advances planning in these areas to support Wake County for decades to come

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Nine months of experience in animal care and 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)

• Registered veterinary technician

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

• Interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to support animals managed by multiple teams
• Innovation and creativity with developing foster support information/ presentations/ handouts/ guidelines

About This Position

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

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Wed-Sat, 4 10 hour shifts

Hiring Range: 22.84 - 27.43

Market Range: 22.84 - 32.03

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 12/10/2024

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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