POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people and providing humane handling and care for all center animals. Assures all animals’ nutrition, housing and basic medical needs are met on a daily basis.
KEY RESULTS:
- Feeding and watering animals in accordance with dietary needs and schedule.
- Exercising animals as schedules dictate.
- Administering medications as indicated by medical director (veterinarian).
- Monitoring and recording animal health and behavioral issues.
- Cleaning kennels and perform related housekeeping duties.
- Maintaining of kennel cards and other documentation as assigned.
- Playing and interacting with animals of all sizes and breeds both indoors and outdoors.
- Following all procedures as directed in a safe, efficient, and effective manner
- Cooperating with fellow employees, volunteers, patrons, management and public with honesty, integrity, respect, and professional manner.
- Complying willingly with all regulatory requirements, including federal, state, local, and organizational statutes or rules.
- Demonstrating job commitment through attendance and full completion of all assigned shifts.
- Performing other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent or related experience and/or training.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Availability to work a flexible work schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Animal handling experience beneficial but not required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to lift heavy weight in excess of 50 lbs.
- Move dogs of all sizes including dogs that are over 110 pounds.
- Must be able to work with cleaning equipment and chemicals.
- While performing this job, employees will be standing, walking and active for most of the time.
+/- $13.50/hr. DOE
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person