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SalaryThis facility is a non profit facility that operates solely on donations. We are looking for candidates that want to make a difference in dogs' lives and earn a modest paycheck for this dedication. We are looking for employees to provide care for sheltered animals, treat animals with kindness and respect, and maintain a clean and sanitary environment for the dogs.
Specific Job Duties:
- Clean and maintain kennels, animal living areas, equipment, and other shelter areas daily. Including, sweeping, mopping, taking out garbage, and washing, drying, and folding shelter laundry.
- Provide each animal with food, water, and exercise following approved feeding and exercise protocols.
- Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using handling animals, equipment, and cleaning supplies.
- Assist other employees, adopters, and volunteers in a cheerful and respectful manner.
- Inform executive director of any health and behavior issues with the animals.
- Responsible for all other duties as assigned by the executive director.
- Skills/Qualifications:
- Must enjoy working with all types of dogs
- Able to follow oral and written instructions
- Able to humanely handle animals under various circumstances
- Able to work harmoniously with other employees
- Able to lift and properly handle medium and large size dogs
- Must be courteous and friendly with coworkers, adopters, volunteers, public
- Must be punctual, reliable, responsible, and have transportation
- Must have valid driver’s license to transport dogs for medical care and rescue. Please do not apply if you do not drive.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $8.00 per hour
Experience:
- Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
