Animal Care Attendant (Part Time)

Do you love all animals? Do you want to make a difference in the community? If so, apply today as an Animal Care Attendant at the newly renovated and beloved Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter!

This is a Part Time role for up to 19 hours per week. Candidate must be able to work 7:30am to 12pm Monday thru Thursdays with some weekend availability.

Candidate cannot be afraid of or allergic to any animals, including: cats, dogs (large and small), reptiles, snakes, rabbits, critters, etc.

Position Summary/Purpose:

Purpose of this position is to under the direction of the Director of the Animal Shelter to perform all tasks and duties that are required for the proper, orderly and effective maintenance of all the kennels, cat rooms, and critters.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Maintains general order and cleanliness of all assigned facilities
• Disinfecting kennels
• Filing buckets
• Washing dishes
• Doing laundry and putting it away
• Cleaning the play yard of toys and feces
• Disinfecting and cleaning cat rooms and cages
• Cleaning critters
• Other related duties as needed

Other Functions:

• Answering phones and greeting Animal Shelter guests

Supervision:

Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Director or his/her designee

Supervision Given: None

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

Knowledge, Ability and Skills:

Love of all animals and their care.

Machines, Tools and Equipment Used:

Cleaning materials, mops, brooms, and dusting equipment.

Job Environment

The work is performed at both the Animal Shelter and at outside locations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.69 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 19 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• No nights

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Branford, CT 06405 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Branford, CT 06405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person