Animal Care Team Member

Animal Care Team Member Job Description

Job Summary

Animal Care Sanctuary (www.animalcaresanctuary.org) is seeking a positive individual who is committed to making an impact in the lives of animals. Animal caregivers are responsible for the overall care of resident animals at ACS by providing food, water, a clean environment, and environmental and behavioral enrichment. This position involves care for the animals in our custody. Job duties, detailed below, include daily cleaning of animal living spaces, feeding, monitoring animal health, and assisting the public with information and adoption tours. Applicants must be team players, possess a positive attitude, and be compassionate towards animals and humans. Customer service skills required for occasional interaction with visitors and volunteers.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift, move, restrain, and manage animals weighing up to 100 lbs.

Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Must be able to stand, walk, crouch and bend for a majority of the workday.

Must be able to use hands and arms working above shoulder level.

Work Conditions:

Consistent exposure to outdoors, animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.

Subject to exposure to bites, scratches, unpleasant odors and noises, infectious waste, and disease. Training in appropriate handling skills and disinfections protocols to reduce these risks will be provided, however some level of risk is always present.

Responsibilities and Duties

Daily cleaning of animal living spaces, including frequent cleaning of kennels, communals or cages and use of properly diluted cleaning/disinfecting chemicals.

Observe animals’ appearance and activity daily to monitor the animal's physical condition and mental well-being. Training will be provided on animal behavior and signs and symptoms of illness; caregivers are expected to monitor animals in their care for any indication of illness or poor well-being.

Daily feeding and watering of the animals per the requirements set by the Director and the veterinary staff.

Daily exercise of animals as assigned.

Assist in preventing disease transmission in the shelter by adhering to cleaning protocols and infection control procedures.

Customer Service:

Assist visitors and volunteers with general information when needed.

Present a professional, friendly, and helpful attitude when interacting with the public.

Show animals for visitors and provide information about specific animals on request.

Qualifications:

Must be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned.

High school education or equivalent.

Higher education preferred.

Animal handling experience preferred.

Ability to work both independently and within a team structure.

Ability to follow directions and established standards of operation.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

The emotional and physical wellbeing of our employees is important to us. Team expectation: Professional, Caring, and Compassionate supportive environment for all clients and fellow Team Members. We reward our employees with a great hourly rate, career growth potential, training and free access to the Calm app. After 90-day probationary period, you will have access to 16 days PTO.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person