The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for the overall daily care of animals within the shelter. This includes maintaining clean and orderly animal housing and work areas, daily feeding and wellbeing of animals, and assisting the public.
Must be available at least one weekend day.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas of the shelter, following a daily schedule and on an as needed basis throughout the day.
- Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent. Report signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to supervisor and veterinarians.
- Provide proper feeding and care to animals, including administering medications, if required, and animal enrichment, including walks, play time, etc.
- Assist public in handling animals safely, providing intervention when needed.
- Perform needed cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools used in job assignments.
- Wash and dry towels and blankets.
- Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
- Perform general cleaning, including emptying trash.
- Patrol shelter grounds daily, picking up any trash and stool material.
- Assist with unpacking, labeling and stocking of shelter supplies and donations
- Work closely and communicate with any volunteers to help ensure a positive experience and to ensure proper procedures are being met.
- May also be responsible for intake of owner surrendered or transferred animals, processing of animals through various stages in the shelter until adoption, transport of animals, etc.
Work performed both in and out of shelter requires lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and other strenuous activities. Must have the ability to perform prolonged strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance or up to 100 pounds with the help of fellow employees for short distances. Any allergic condition that would be aggravated from exposure or through contact with animals or chemicals used to sanitize facilities or equipment is a disqualification.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person