Animal Care Technician

Brandywine Valley SPCA, in collaboration with DC Health, is transitioning to provide animal sheltering and control services in Washington, DC. This expansion brings our expertise to a new region, with DC Health as a valued partner in establishing a strong foundation and local impact. Join our dedicated team and help us make a positive impact in the lives of DC’s animals and residents.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for cleaning and providing humane care to the animals in the Brandywine Valley SPCA custody and to assist all stakeholders in a professional and friendly manner when needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service

• All Brandywine Valley SPCA employees are responsible for providing excellent customer service to customers, animals, fellow staff, donor and all persons a Brandywine Valley SPCA staff member comes into contact with when working.
• Promote the Brandywine Valley SPCA in a positive manner.
• Communicate with others with respect.
• Create a positive work environment by limiting negativity.
• Be efficient, a team player, positive and proactive in problem solving.

Animal Care

• Feed animals and clean kennels.
• Follow the shelter protocol. Maintain the cleanliness of facility (including but not limited to the break room).
• Assist in preventing shelter disease transmission.
• Observe animals for any sign of illness or behavior issues and report it accordingly.
• Create, maintain and file paperwork accordingly.
• Show animals for visiting customers and assist with adoptions.
• Take in, sort and put away donations.
• Assist customers by answering questions.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the shelter.
• Assist other staff members when needed.
• Cleaning, maintaining and organizing bedding, dishes, crates, carriers and other shelter property.
• Assist with different programs including TNR, enrichment, fostering, pet food pantry and others.
• Providing enrichment to animals including but not limited to working playgroups.
• Provide and assist in behavior modifications to animals when needed.
• Providing medications or other treatments to animals as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Diversity and Inclusiveness

• Work effectively with individuals and colleagues from diverse communities and cultures.

Safety

• Ensure a safe work environment; following all safety guidelines and modeling safe work practice.
• Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and sanitary work area; follow all pest and rodent control protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school education or equivalent.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to multitask under high-pressure situations.
• Work in loud environments on hard surfaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in a shelter setting.
• Consistent bending, reaching, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time.
• Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals.
• Repeated lifting and carrying of animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Consistent exposure to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.

PAY RATE

• $19.00
• $160 monthly incentive for good attendance

The Brandywine Valley SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply and look forward to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work 40 hours per week including weekends?

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20032 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19