What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Specialist position at Five Acres Animal Shelter?
Our shelter is looking for a motivated individual to join our team at Five Acres Animal Shelter! We are looking for someone who is comfortable handing both canines and felines.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Animal Care Specialist
Reports To: Animal Care Manager
Status: Full Time Employee
Position Summary: The Animal Care Specialist at Five Acres Animal Shelter is responsible for the wellness and care of the animals at the shelter including the completion of daily tasks such as feeding, cleaning, socialization and handling adoptions, as well as fosters. The ideal candidate should have experience with animal care, customer service, and working well within a team.
The work schedule may vary with at least one weekend day, and some holidays will be required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Counsel adopters on available pets (cats and dogs)
- Work with staff and volunteers to ensure animal needs are met, including but not limited to: feeding, watering, enrichment, cleaning/sanitizing animal housing, and administering medications as necessary
- Assist with data entry in ShelterLuv as needed
- Abide by protocols of safe animal handling, disease control and prevention
- Assist with shelter upkeep, including but not limited to laundry, dishes, organizational tasks, etc.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Customer service experience
- Knowledge of canine and feline body language and its interpretation
- Experience with animal care in the professional setting is preferred
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Work is performed in an animal shelter environment. Exposure to various weather conditions while working can occur. Can lift or move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to sustain a full shift of walking, bending and lifting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you familiar with Fear Free Animal Handling?
- How would you describe your work ethic?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15