Part-Time Cat Caretaker

Job Description:

• Complete daily duties including feeding the cats, administering medications, cleaning enclosures, laundering cat bedding, toys and dishes and cleaning and organizing the cat areas of the shelter.
• Monitor the general health and welfare of all CTSPCA cats through direct observation or by reported observation from employees and volunteers. All animals should be clean, well-fed, disease free and provided adequate kennel conditions. Ongoing habitat designation should be designed to minimize spread of disease and animal stress.

Requirements:

• At least 3 months basic experience in handling and caring for cats.
• Veterinary technician skills such as administering topical and oral medications, and the ability to perform vaccinations, blood draws and worming is highly desirable but not required.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills with specific emphasis on animal medical and behavioral documentation.
• Ability to self-direct, prioritize and time manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekends, if needed.
• Timeliness with a high degree of dependability.
• Must be able to be on feet (standing/walking) for entire shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs periodically and 10-15 lbs regularly. Must be able to stoop, reach, lift, and squat.
• Shift requirements are 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
• 2 days a week, Mondays & Fridays.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age or older?

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person