What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician FT and PT position at Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.?
As Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal shelter, we are committed to protecting animals and addressing the growing demand for animal control facility space. Our mission has taken a giant leap forward with the opening of our cutting-edge New Animal Services location! This 21,850-sf facility represents a significant upgrade, designed to meet Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) guidelines and regulations, and it boasts sustainability features aligned with the city’s electrification goals, including a pursuit of LEED Gold certification. We are currently seeking a Fulltime and Part time Animal Care technicians to join our team. In this role, you will be the face and / or voice for our furry friends and also the one who keeps their space nice and clean! You will play a key role in providing appropriate care, cleaning, safety, and enrichment to our animals. You will be joining a team that works together to create change and provides a meaningful impact every day for the animals and our community. Here's what we ask of you to take our Animal Care team to the next level. Animal care and customer service experience (preferred) Ability to function in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills and openness to change Team player and self-starter Supportive and embracive to a culture of acceptance, open communication, and a positive work environment. Benefits Full Time : Paid time off 7 paid holidays Health, Dental, & Vision Disability Insurance - Short and long-term disability Life & AD&D Insurance Accident & Critical Illness HSA / FSA Retirement : 401(k) & ROTH plan Along with traditional benefits, the ARL employees also receive a variety of other benefits within our organization and outside our organization; these benefits include : Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Pet Food Discounted Pet Insurance 20% off Animal House purchases (retail shop) 25% off 4-week training classes for your pets Employee Veterinary Assistance Program Free yearly vaccinations Microchips at cost Heartworm screening -$5 per pet Annual Heartworm preventative at cost Other services upon request
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