What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care/Kennel staff position at Fluvanna SPCA?
Join us on the Animal Care/Kennel staff at Fluvanna SPCA!
Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to join a dynamic shelter? Fluvanna SPCA is looking for an energetic Kennel staffer to make a real impact on the lives of animals in our care.
About Us:
Fluvanna SPCA is a small, forward-thinking, open-admission animal shelter with a 93% live-release rate whose mission is to rescue homeless dogs and cats and to place them in permanent, loving homes. We strive to adhere to modern, evidence-based philosophies and policies to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress for our animals.
Your Role:
As a Kennel staffer, you’ll provide hands-on daily care to our shelter animals! On a typical day, you’ll ensure proper cleaning protocols for animal housing, equipment, and the shelter in general, exercise and enrich animals, including those who may be scared or anxious, feed the animals, promote their mental health and adoptability by reducing fear, anxiety, and stress in every way possible, provide information on the animals to other shelter staff, and help adopters find the right animal for them. If you’re conscientious and compassionate, have a strong work ethic, and are eager to make a difference in the lives of animals, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What We’re Looking For:
- A positive, professional demeanor.
- Compassion, patience, and understanding with all animals in shelter care.
- A willingness to learn and embrace change, ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
- Must be a team player and self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
- Acquire and possess a thorough understanding of, and dedication to, modern animal welfare practices.
- Humane, evidence-based animal handling skills or ability to learn them.
- Evaluation and observation skills.
- Good communication skills.
Some Details:
- Full time or part time
- Benefits include:
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid professional development
- Need ability to lift animals and to handle animals with a wide array of behaviors and personalities effectively and compassionately..
- Schedule (for full-time) includes one weekend day (5 days/wk)
- Valid Virginia Driver's license required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Pay starts at $16/hour.
Join us in our mission to create a better world for animals and make a difference every day!
Phone calls and walk-ins will not be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Days:
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Troy, VA 22974 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
