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Animal Caretaker II

Position Number: 4381800
Location: Brockton, MA
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Animal Caretaker II

About Massasoit Community College:

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.

Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.

Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

Massasoit's Veterinary Technology program is looking for an enthusiastic individual interested in building a career in the animal health care field. The Veterinary Technology Facility Animal Caretaker works collaboratively with program staff, faculty, students, and animal care team members to provide Vet Tech program animals with high-quality and compassionate care. The animal caretaker demonstrates a strong work ethic, reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail while carrying out these responsibilities. Job responsibilities include ensuring the well-being and excellent care of program animals, thorough cleaning and upkeep of the Veterinary Technology kennel areas and facility, ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions and protocols, thorough documentation, and the ability and self-motivation to work independently.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Walk dogs per safety protocol and pick up after them
Feed and provide fresh water to dogs and cats
Wash dishes and bowls
Clean litter boxes
Wash & disinfect kennels and cages
Change bedding
Wash, dry, & fold bedding
Monitor the health and comfort of the animals
Report any animal health problems to the program coordinator, vet tech lab tech, orprogram veterinarian
Bathe animals as needed
General cleaning and upkeep of animal housing, food prep, and laundry areas
Ability to maintain accurate records
Re-stock supplies
Empty trash and recycling
Administration of oral or topical medications
Care of post-surgical patients
Provide training, guidance and assign work to part-time kennel attendants
Exercise direct supervision to part-time kennel attendants
Assist veterinarian with safe animal restraint for examination
Assist Animal Facilities Manager in appropriate documentation and recording of animal health records
Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions

Such statement of specific duties shall fall within the Human Resources Division Classification Specification. All higher education Classification Specifications shall be available at the Board of Higher Education website: www.mass.edu

Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the care, feeding and handling of dogs and cats, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:
An Associate's or higher degree with a major in animal laboratory technology or animal sciences may be substituted for the required experience.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. On-call duties on a rotating basis to ensure the welfare of the in-house animal colonies will be required and may include holidays and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Animal care and handling experience
Knowledge in identifying dog and cat behaviors
Basic knowledge of medical terminology
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to give oral instructions
Reliable transportation
Ability and willingness to work holidays and weekends
Experience and familiarity with veterinary medicine
Willingness to contribute to a positive team culture
Demonstrates initiative and strong organizational skills
Willingness to tackle unexpected challenges
Credentialed veterinary technician a plus

Additional Information:

Position Status: AFSCME union position, full-time, state funded with benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, two positions available, (On-call duties on a rotating basis to ensure the welfare of the in-house animal colonies will be required and may include holidays and weekends.)

The position's hours will be Wednesday thru Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Salary: $1,202.32 bi-weekly ($31,260.24 annually) Grade 9, Step 1 - Salary prorated and represents a 10-month work schedule paid over 12 months. The 44-week work schedule runs approximately from mid-August to mid-June.

Worksite: The Canton Campus of Massasoit Community College (travel to other instructional sites may be required)

Classification Specification: https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp

Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2023

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Jessica Correia, 508-588-9100, x1402, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 208A, jcorrei35@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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