Job description

Animal Care Specialist

Position Summary: PT - Days The Animal Care Specialist is a key team member in ensuring the Shelter animals are well cared for in clean and wholesome environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Feed and water all animals as required and notated on the kennel list. Observe animals and report signs of illness, behavior change, or injury.
• Clean and sanitize facility and cat and dog habitats according to outlined procedures in a timely manner, including emptying garbage, washing and sanitizing bowls, blankets, towels and cat litter pans in all locations.
• Monitor habitats throughout day; provide additional cleaning or care, as needed.
• Handle all animals humanely and safely using safety equipment if necessary.
• Use proper handling and follow directions for cleaning chemicals and products.
• Interact with internal and external customers while maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor.
• Restock supplies in all areas as outlined on the sign off sheets.
• Assist in training new staff members.
• Move animals and necessary paperwork as required within the facility.
• Assure all animals have the appropriate toys in their kennel for mental stimulation.
• May assist with meet and greet procedure between dogs as required and/or remove dogs from kennel to show to prospective adopters.
• May perform behavior modification techniques with dogs in our care.
• May assist with the transportation of animals to and from local veterinarians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• A basic knowledge of animals and animal handling is preferred.
• The ability to multi-task and work consistently at a fast pace.

Language Skills: Able to speak, read and write English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.

Computer Skills: Able to learn other software programs as necessary. Proficiency with or able to learn/use ASM software (for use with animals in a shelter environment).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A

Other Skills, Abilities and Qualifications: Must possess basic customer service skills. Regular attendance, punctuality and access to reliable transportation is required. Ability to handle animals safely and humanely in all conditions. Able to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends. Must be able to work under stressful and fast-paced conditions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. There is continuous standing, walking, reaching, and carrying animals and supplies over 70 pounds. There is continuous repetitive motion of the hands, arms and legs. Good vision and hearing are required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The Animal Care Specialist is exposed to potentially dangerous, fast-moving animals There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander.

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• No nights
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Common surfaces are sanitized regularly.

Experience:

• animal care: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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