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Form of workHere at SPCA Florida our goal is to give animals a better life with a fur ever home, and we need a team of caring, passionate dog-lovers to achieve that. We appreciate our team, and we know the dogs do too! To show our appreciation, we offer our staff competitive pay and a fun, friendly work culture.
We work together every day to make a difference in the lives of animals. The Canine Team are responsible for the overall care of all the canines within our shelter by providing food, water, and a clean environment. Job duties include but not limited to the daily cleaning of animal areas, feeding, monitoring animal health, and assisting the public with general information and adoptions. Must be compassionate and have a positive attitude. Must have customer service skills and act as a spokesperson for the organization to promote our purpose and our programs to the general public.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Cleans cages and runs to maintain sanitation standards and health of the animals.
- Walks dogs multiple times per day.
- Facilitates visits and interactions with potential adopters.
- Performs housekeeping duties such as laundry and dishes.
- Bathes animals as needed.
- Reports signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to Adoption Center Medical Team.
- Completes disease control and cleaning of public areas throughout the day.
- Learns basic duties of other departments and supports other departments and staff, as needed.
- Performs other duties as required and assigned.
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment and physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Able to perform physical work including scrubbing, mopping, lifting, walking, and bending.
- Potential for standing on feet for 8 hours a day.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance and maintain control of dogs as large as 150 pounds with assistance.
- Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities encompassing both administrative and operational.
- Potential for exposure to dangerous and fractious animals
- Potential exposure to high noise levels when in kennel area
- Potential for animal bites and scratches while handling animals.
We offer very competitive salaries and an invigorating work environment with lots of room for career growth. We believe in a work/life balance to have a happy home life. This position allows you to participate in our excellent benefits package which includes paid time off, 401K, health, dental and vision insurance, and pet care discounts. Additionally, SPCA Florida pays for the CVA online program if candidate is not CVT. At SPCA Florida we have created what we believe is a good balance between professional expertise and a positive work environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace, background checks
