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SalaryJob Summary:
This position is under the direction of the Animal Services Manager which operates under the City Administrator. The primary responsibility of this position is the overall care of animals within the shelter. Other responsibilities of the position will vary based on the current needs of the shelter and the Animal Control Program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Cleans and sanitizes all cages, runs, and related areas.
2. Feed and water animals and maintain records of animal appetites.
3. Groom and ensure that all animals are clean.
4. Report signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to the Animal Services Manager.
5. Recognize and records any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of any shelter animal.
6. Performs and/or assists veterinarian(s) and other personnel with the administration of medications, restraint, or other services related to Animal Care.
7. Assists Animal Control Officers as needed.
8. Assists other personnel as directed with the authorized euthanasia of animals.
9. Receive animals to be admitted for shelter care and maintain records for the proper identification and recording of respective locations.
10. Release animals to their owners within the guidelines of the animal shelter.
11. Assist with pet adoptions and/or transfers.
12. Ensure that all cages and animals are properly numbered and identified.
13. Preforms administrative functions such as answering phone calls, processing money, operating computer systems within the guidelines of the animal shelter.
14. Wash and dry towels, blankets, etc.
15. Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
16. On a daily basis, perform general cleaning of facilities, restrooms, pick up trash and stool material found on the interior and the exterior of the shelter facility.
17. Maintain equipment used to complete job assignments and ensure that all tools are in good working order.
18. Maintains inventory and/or orders for the shelter as directed by the Animal Services Manager.
19. Perform minor repairs as needed and report major items to the Animal Services Manager.
20. Assist with adoption fundraising events.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High School diploma or GED
2. Prefer 2 years’ experience in an animal welfare or control environment which may include humane society experience, veterinary experience, office or kennel, etc.
3. Missouri driver’s license
4. Must agree to be subject to random drug screening throughout employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.18 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Work setting:
- In-person
Work Location: In person
