What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Specialist position at Crossroads Veterinary Clinic & Animal Shelter?
Overview
The Animal Care Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of animals in our care. This position involves a variety of tasks related to animal husbandry, handling, and care within our shelter setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and possess the skills necessary to provide high-quality care, can problem solve and adapt to a changing work environment, communicate well with others, and be a self-starter.
Duties
- Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring their health and behavior.
- Assist with animal restraint and handling when necessary.
- Provide daily enrichment activities to promote the physical and mental well-being of the animals.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean and organized facility, ensuring all equipment is sanitized and properly stored.
- Other duties as assigned
Experience
Candidates should possess experience or knowledge in the following areas:
- Animal restraint techniques for safe handling of various species.
- Familiarity with husbandry practices for optimal care.
- Experience handling dogs and cats.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively independently and in a team-oriented environment.
This role is perfect for individuals dedicated to animal welfare and looking to make a positive impact through their work in animal care.
This role is perfect for individuals dedicated to animal welfare and looking to make a positive impact through their work in animal care.
Hours:
Weekdays (Monday -Thursday) & Sundays, shared/rotated holiday shifts, No evenings.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Buffalo, MN 55313 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Buffalo, MN 55313: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15