What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANIMAL ADVANCEMENT SPECIALIST position at Anti-Cruelty?
Job Description
Job Description
THE ANTI-CRUELTY SOCIETY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE : Animal Advancement Specialist
DEPARTMENT : Operations
REPORTS TO : Animal Advancement Managers
STATUS : Non-Exempt
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of Animal Advancement Managers, the Animal Advancement Specialist is responsible for maintaining best care through healthy, sanitary, safe and comfortable conditions for animals in the shelter in accordance with best practices and protocols. Animal Advancement Specialists will also be responsible for behavior and enrichment for all shelter animals in an effort to reduce stress, fear, and anxiety during their stay at the shelter.
Animal Advancement operates on a tier system. As you acquire the knowledge and skills of each tier, you will advance to the next level for training and increased pay.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Tier 1 :
- Uphold the PETS Work Culture Agreement through Praise, Engagement, Trust and Support.
- Support the Fear Free Shelter practices.
- Perform simple grooming tasks.
- Understanding and implementing infectious disease cleaning protocols by cleaning and disinfecting all housing and holding areas according to established guidelines in the required time periods to reduce disease transmission.
- Provide daily essential care for all shelter animals including; feeding, watering, monitoring health, and cleaning. Exercise caution when handling animals and seek help when necessary.
- Provide essential daily enrichment, exercise and behavior care to animals in accordance with guidelines and protocols.
- Properly communicate all issues regarding health and behavior of shelter animals to management.
- Ability to follow protocols accurately and consistently.
- Ensure that all animals are safe and secure when cleaning is finished.
- Foster a friendly and welcoming environment to all volunteers, guests, and staff.
- Provide comprehensive training and mentorship to incoming staff members and volunteers.
- Respect the physical plant and equipment; report all building, caging and environmental problems to a management or maintenance staff member as soon as possible.
- Ensure that all equipment is in good repair, adequately stocked and kept neatly in its appropriate place. Stocking can be accomplished using wheeled carts.
- Must respect animals and believe in Anti-Cruelty‘s mission and philosophy.
- Attend all scheduled meetings on and offsite.
- Assume other duties as assigned.
Tier 2 :
Tier 3 :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Note : a comparable combination of education, experience or training that would provide a level of knowledge, skills, and ability may qualify individuals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The job description is a guide to the essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Job descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization at the sole discretion of management.
The Anti-Cruelty Society is an equal-opportunity employer
37.5 Hours
