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SalaryTeam Lead Cat Caregiver/Veterinary Assistant
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in animal shelter, veterinary tech, or assistant roles
- Full-time position with availability on holidays and weekends
- Working hours: 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Thursday (some weekends as needed)
Specific Job Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills
- Affection for animals and a commitment to their welfare
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative
- Maturity, good judgment, and a professional appearance
- Proficient in English (reading, writing, understanding)
- Ability to identify and report health conditions or behavioral issues
- Treat people and animals with respect, contribute to effective teamwork
- Familiarity with animal behavior, rescue groups, or other animal welfare agencies is a plus
- Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and potential medical or behavioral issues
Major Responsibilities:
- Daily cleaning of all animal areas
- Spot cleaning throughout the day
- Feeding, monitoring health, and administering medications
- Socializing and grooming animals
- Assessing temperament for optimal placement
- Laundry, dishes, and general cleaning tasks
- Providing transportation for animals as needed
- Promoting a humane and caring attitude
- Assisting in medical treatments and vaccinations
- Maintaining friendly demeanor during adoptions
- Collaborating with other staff members
- Stocking supplies
- Filling in for other areas and tasks as needed, including special events
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $390.00 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- What type of veterinary skills if any do you have?
- Are you familiar with what we do, and if so how do you feel you could help our mission grow?
- What is your availability and have you read over the job description and pay rate?
Experience:
- Animal Shelter: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
