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SalaryJoin our team at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA). We believe that every animal deserves love, care, and a chance at a better life. We are on a mission to provide a safe haven for animals in need, promote responsible pet ownership, and create a world where no animal is left behind.
Are you passionate about animal welfare? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team that makes a difference in the lives of countless furry friends? If so, we invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities at HSNEGA.
Why join our team?
Working at HSNEGA means becoming part of a community that shares your love for animals and your commitment to their well-being. Here’s why you should consider joining our team:
Impactful Work:
Passionate Team:
Professional Growth:
Community Engagement:
All applicants are subject to reference checks and drug screening. HSNEGA does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, or disability with regard to receipt of services or hiring and promotion in staff positions.
845 West Ridge Road, Gainesville, GA, 770-532-6617
POSITION: Animal Care and Enrichment Technician
REPORTS TO: Gainesville Operations Director
GRADE LEVEL: Entry level
HOURS: Up to 40 hours; ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday and relief/fill-in as needed
CLASS: Hourly; salary commensurate with experience
SCOPE OF POSITION
Animal Care and Enrichment Technicians are responsible for providing high-quality Care and Enrichment to the animals
housed at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) and are responsible for ensuring proper sanitation for all
kennel areas as well as the facility as a whole. Full or part-time position and includes evening, weekend, and holiday
scheduling. Essential duties include but are not limited to:
Daily Animal Care
Clean, sanitize and maintain all animal kennels in assigned areas in a timely manner, providing proper animal
- Employs proper disinfection techniques and animal handling to limit potential disease transmission.
- Feed all animals their required diet and in the appropriate rations.
- Handle animals in a safe, humane and fear free manner.
- Promote the mental health of the sheltered animals by providing daily enrichment.
- Participate in exercise, socialization, and behavioral training of animals to enhance their well-being and
- Complete daily health and behavior observations of all animals.
- Assist with grooming of animals as needed.
- Ensure that all animals have clean blankets or appropriate bedding and approved toys at all times.
- Ensure all dishes, laundry, litter boxes, and animal carriers are sanitized in a timely manner.
Ensure thorough and timely notification of any animal or organization related issues to supervisory staff.
- Provide counseling and education for the general public regarding HSNEGA policies and animal welfare issues
- Monitor inventory of supplies and notify appropriate personnel when supplies are needed.
- Assist with keeping all animal records and/or materials on kennels clean, dry, and accurate.
- Assist with opening duties and closing duties.
- Check daily for follow-ups on any pending issues.
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas, including daily removal of trash and clutter,
- Maintain the entire facility in a clean and orderly manner.
- Repair or report any broken or damaged equipment in a timely manner.
Assist with adoption counseling as needed/requested.
- Assist with taking photos for marketing purposes.
- Comply with all HSNEGA policies, procedures, and protocols in regards to proper Animal Care.
- Advise appropriate staff about animal medical or behavioral concerns.
- Advise appropriate staff about customer service and/or personnel issues in a discreet and professional
- Field general inquiries from staff, volunteers, and the public in a calm, courteous, and respectful manner.
- Assists with general cleaning as needed.
Consistently exposed to animals/animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.
- Must have the ability to perform in standard office, Animal Care, and kennel environments with exposure to
- Must be able to work standing for 6 or more hours and be able to bend/kneel repeatedly and have a
- By nature of the industry, consistently exposed to animals/animal allergens under conditions with limited
alternatives available. There also may be occasional exposure to sick, unruly, and/or dangerous animals
in addition to exposure to parasites and infectious diseases.
- Must be able to deal with an often fast-paced and changing workload which at times can be stressful.
High school or equivalent education with advanced training or experience preferred.
- Excellent customer service, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task in an extremely fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of animal welfare, basic veterinary medicine, and animal handling skills a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in dealing effectively and tactfully with the public, and ability to create a team
- Willing and able to obtain training/continuing education as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in making decisions in accordance with organizational policies
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to be present, in uniform, and ready to work at their scheduled starting times and at the
assigned work site.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee
occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an
“at-will” relationship
Humane Society of Northeast Georgia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
