Animal Shelter Dog Caretaker (Part Time)

Responsibilities:

- Work 3-4 shifts a week. Shifts are either 7:00am-3:00 pm or 3:00pm-5:00 pm

- Provide daily care and attention to animals in the facility, including feeding, watering, and exercising
- Clean and maintain animal enclosures, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinary staff
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel
- Assist with grooming and bathing of animals as needed
- Handle animals with care and compassion, using proper restraint techniques when necessary
- Assist with training and socialization activities for animals
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and behavior observations

Qualifications:

-Reliability. Excess tardiness or absences will not be tolerated as the care of the animals is reliant on staff.

- Previous experience working with animals, such as dog training, animal handling, or veterinary experience, is preferred
- Knowledge of basic animal care practices and procedures
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Physical stamina to perform tasks that may require heavy lifting or prolonged periods of standing or walking
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12