Cat and Small Animal Caregiver Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

Cat and Small Animal Caregiver 2.0 2.0 out of 5 stars Brunswick, ME 04011 Are you passionate about animal welfare? Do you enjoy working with animals? Does the idea of helping pets find their new homes excite you? Are you patient? Are you looking for a job where you can really make a difference? If you said ‘yes’ to all of the above, you may be perfect for this role! We are looking for staff with the right kind of personality to enjoy working in the fast-paced, sometimes emotional, frequently joyful atmosphere of our animal shelter. We don’t mind if you’ve never worked in a shelter before; we all take our first shelter job sometime! More important is the desire to help pets and people and the willingness to learn. Job Description Animal Care Technicians are responsible for providing safe and sanitary conditions for animals and people by assuring all animals’ nutrition, housing and basic needs are met on a daily basis. Responsible for providing friendly, positive interactions with potential adopters meeting animals available for adoption and working cooperatively with other shelter staff and volunteers in a fast paced, potentially high stress environment. Duties and Responsibilities Follow all Midcoast Humane Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for correct cleaning and animal handling Responsible for daily cleaning kennels/cages/contents and housing areas Responsible for ensuring that each animal receives food, water, exercise, and proper enrichment Responsible for providing humane handling when working with or moving animals Responsible for maintaining laundry and dishes within the animal areas Monitor animal health and behavior and document/report any changes or concerns Administer and document medications and medical treatments, as directed by Medical Director or Clinic Manager Assist in cleaning and organizing the building and grounds Assist with inventory, restocking supplies and running errands as necessary Assist in training new volunteers and direct them to their duties Perform intake exams for new animals arriving at the shelter Data entry and utilization of population management via shelter computer program Other duties as assigned by the

Animal Care Manager Education Requirements:

GED or High School diploma required.

Working Environment:

Animal Care Associates work as part of a supportive and diverse animal care team, led by an Animal Care Manager, and interact closely with other departments. Midcoast Humane is a fast-paced and highly variable work environment, with lots of opportunities for learning and both personal and professional growth. Possible exposure to infectious organisms, animal waste, allergens, and chemical materials requiring OSHA Material Safety Data sheets and potential hostile persons and/or stressed/fearful animals.

Schedule Requirements:

Willingness to work one weekend day Physical requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, handle energetic dogs on leash, bend, squat and reach, and lift and carry 50 lbs for 100 feet

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Holidays Weekends as needed Weekends only

Work Location:

In person