What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker - Part Time position at Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe?

Job Description

Salary : $26

Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe

Animal Caretaker

Part-Time

Non- Exempt

Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe (HSTT)

Founded in 1994, HSTT has grown from a small, grassroots non-profit organization to the leading animal welfare organization in the Lake Tahoe region. Our mission is to save and improve the lives of pets through adoptions, community spay / neuter services, and humane education programs. For more information, please visit www.hstt.org

Summary of position

Under the direct supervision of the Animal Care Team Manager, assists in the operation and maintenance of the Truckee Animal Shelter, including the care and socialization of housed animals, maintaining the facility in a clean, safe, and orderly manner, assisting the public, and performing related duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Receives animals to the shelter; performs preliminary examination including weighing, vaccinating, and microchip scanning; conducts an initial assessment of behavior and health; enters information into the database.
Provides care to impounded animals by providing food, water, baths, and comfort; observes and records animal behavior, physical appearance, and health; exercises animals; isolates sick, quarantined, or injured animals; notifies supervisor or other staff members if an animal needs immediate veterinary care.
Administers medication as directed; assists veterinarians in the examination and treatment of animals.
Maintains animal shelter, including cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages, dog runs, and equipment; replaces bedding, toys, and litter pans; maintains a clean and safe environment at all times; monitors kennel security; recommends and implements maintenance and security improvements as approved.
Assists other staff members to collaboratively analyze and temperament test animal behavior prior to determining adoptability; assists in the socialization of animals.
Provides support to the administrative assistant by collecting fees and issuing receipts for the sale of dog licenses and spay / neutering certificates; may issue dog licenses.
Participates in providing medical care, including euthanasia, and handling of animal remains.
Provides effective customer service; responds to complaints and requests for information; assists in interpreting and applying regulations, policies, and procedures in response to inquiries and complaints from the public.
Monitors inventory of supplies; stocks animal food and shelter supplies; maintains inventory records.
Directs and assists community service workers and volunteers in the handling of animals and performance of animal shelter work. Greet and assist all customers entering the animal services lobby when needed.
Listen to customers and provide effective responses and remedies to their questions and needs.
Commits to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of employers safety policies and rules. Safety violations and potential safety violations must be reported to the appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Assist on an as-needed basis with community members in the Adoption lobby.
Assist with various additional duties when requested by management.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Treat all animals humanely, with compassion and concern, both on and off the job, and transmit these values to others.

Update animal-related collateral as needed.

Be prepared and ready to assist with emergency disaster response.

Qualifications

Required : Basic animal care and behavior knowledge. Preferred : Knowledge of domestic animals, including appropriate care and housing, common health problems, disease symptoms, and handling techniques.

Understand basic health and safety issues related to handling and caring for animals.

Knowledge of basic species, breed identification, behaviors, and disposition of dogs, cats, and other animals.

Ability to identify symptoms and behavior associated with rabies and other common diseases of animals.

Learn, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances pertaining to the care, handling, treatment, and impounding of animals.

Ability to create, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and reports.

Demonstrate effective phone, written and oral communication skills.

Display the ability to prioritize competing tasks and showcase reasonable decision-making.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Basic computer skills using standard office programs such as Word or similar systems.

Must be an energetic, friendly, creative team player with a passion for saving animals and working with people.

Must be able to spend a great deal of time working with and handling both dogs and cats.

Skill in mediating disputes, conflicts, and grievances.

Interest and ability to remain abreast of trends and best practices in the humane movement

Must be able to accommodate a set work schedule, which will include weekends and some holidays.

Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, diverse abilities, gender, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation of coworkers and the community served.

Education and Experience

High School graduate or GED equivalent required.

At least six months of related animal care experience and / or training preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds routinely.

Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor and move quickly in an agile manner when dealing with animals and in cases of emergency.

Must be able to work with physically strong dogs.

Must be able to handle cats and other small animals.

Must be able to bend, stoop, hike, walk, kneel, and lift comfortably.

Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.

Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard,

As a valued member of the HSTT family, part-time employees receive a benefits package that includes :

Paid sick leave.

Your birthday off.

Participation in a 401(k) plan.

Group yoga (when available), office snacks, etc.

COMPENSATION : $26 per hour

POSITION : Part-time, non-exempt, approximately 29 hours per week. Daily reporting hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department. Includes weekend, evening, and holiday work. On-call position, hours vary depending on department needs.

LOCATION : Truckee Animal Shelter.

REPORTS TO : Animal Care Team Manager.

HSTT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $26

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