Animal Care Specialist (1+ year professional exp. required) Position Available In Manatee, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Animal Care Specialist position at Humane Society of Manatee County in Bradenton, FL requires 1+ year of professional animal care experience. Responsibilities include daily care of animals, customer service, and promoting programs. The job is full-time, pays $14.00 per hour, and offers benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. Weekend and holiday work is required.
Job Description
Animal Care Specialist (1+ year professional exp. required) Humane Society of Manatee County 2515 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205 Currently hiring for 1 position: Job Duties – To include but not limited to: Maintain a friendly environment and provide excellent customer service to all clients Daily care of all animals, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, exercise and training Person in this role MUST be comfortable handling dogs and cats Maintain grounds where dogs are – runs and play areas, by cleaning up after animals Show adoptable animals to the public. Counsel and educate potential adopters Promote all programs and services of the Humane Society of Manatee Wash and dry towels and animal bedding, wash dishes Completes all tasks outlined on the checklists in a timely matter Depending on business needs, hours may vary and be scheduled between Monday to Sunday. This job requires weekend and holiday work days.
Qualifications:
Professional Animal Care (Dogs/Cats) experience required (Professional Experience – to include shelter, veterinary or kennel. Pet ownership does not meet the requirements of professional experience.) Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with culturally diverse clients, volunteers, staff and the community in a professional, pleasant, and respectful manner at all times Capability to maintain a professional appearance and provide a positive company image at all times Must be able to work as a team player Must have reliable transportation Bilingual (Spanish) a plus Computer skills a plus
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work with cleaning products Able to work Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays Standing/sitting for extended periods of time Exposure to high noise levels & extreme temperatures Subject to animal bites or scratches Exposure to hazardous chemicals Able to lift 50lbs Exposure to hazards associated with difficult animal
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$14.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift
Holidays Experience:
Animal handling: 1 year (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Bradenton, FL 34205 (Required)
Work Location:
In person
