Animal Care Associate

Job Title: Animal Care Technician

Department: Shelter

Job Classification: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Wages/Benefits: $17.85/hour. Some benefits included.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Animal Care Technician (ACT) is responsible for the daily care of shelter animals at Routt County Humane Society.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide daily care to shelter animals including feeding and proper disinfecting of kennels and public areas following sanitization and disease control protocols.

· Report any medical or behavioral concerns or changes in animals to appropriate staff.

· Conduct adoption visits and consultations, lost animal public walk-throughs and shelter tours.

· Ensure animals entering the shelter have appropriate records, identification and assigned cages/kennels; assist with return to owner process.

· Participate in behavior and enrichment activities for shelter animals as directed.

· Act as contact during each shift for volunteers, providing guidance, assignments and training as needed.

· Interacts with RCHS patrons, coworkers, animal control and additional entities and ensures that excellent customer service is provided; always represent mission of RCHS, maintaining focus on providing the best possible service to RCHS and the community.

· Cross-train on other positions as identified and provide support to other departments as needed/directed, including the Clinic.

· Learn and have a detailed working knowledge of the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) program standards.

· Maintain confidentiality of RCHS animals who are held at the shelter as appropriate.

· Regular and predictable attendance is required.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· High School diploma or GED equivalent

· One (1) year of related or professional animal handling experience.

· Ability to problem solve while working in a high stress, fast paced environment and a strong customer service orientation is required.

· Ability to work collaboratively with other departments, contribute to team building and maintain a professional and positive outlook in all situations is desired, in addition to a genuine compassion and commitment to animal welfare.

· Be licensed to drive in the State of Colorado and in good standing.

· Must provide verification of COVID-19 vaccination and comply with all Federal, State and local mandates.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and zoonotic diseases. The environment is moderately loud, and the worker may be exposed to animal bites and/or scratches.

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus while performing the duties of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities, or qualifications may change at any time, with or without notice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20