Animal Care Technician Position Available In Lee, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: Tupelo-Lee Humane Society is seeking dependable individuals to join their team as Animal Care Technicians. This full-time role involves hands-on animal care, cleaning, feeding, and interacting with pet owners. Candidates must be comfortable handling animals of all sizes and able to work weekends and holidays as needed. Benefits include an employee discount and paid time off.
Company:
Tupelo-Lee Humane Society
Salary:
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Job Description
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- 1″}•Have you ever dreamt of working with animals in the animal welfare field?
Do you have a passion for saving & helping homeless community animals in need?
- Tupelo-Lee Humane Society is in search of dependable, self-motivated and compassionate individuals with integrity to join our team! Experience is preferred but not required.
- This position is specifically for those who
Are:
- Comfortable with handling animals that include but are not limited to canines and felines
- Energetic, attentive to detail, consistent and dedicated
- Proficient with following directions
- Task oriented and self-accountable
- Punctual and present to work during scheduled days and times
- Confident with handling canines and felines of all sizes (both large and small
- Confident with handling potential fractious and/or distressed canines and felines
- Comfortable in loud, fast paced environments
- Work consists of:
- Hands on handling of animals (primarily canines & felines
- Enforcing a kennel routine
- Feeding/watering according to a set schedule
- Daily various enrichments
- Observing animal behaviors and health
- Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting kennels, equipment and other items
- Assisting with grooming and bathing activities
- Interacting with pet owners’ and performing adoption meet & greets
- Monitoring pets’ conditions and communicating with onsite veterinary technicians and the onsite veterinarian
- Keeping records related to pets’ physical conditions, feedings and other activities during time of stay
- Efficient with accurate and adequate record keeping
- Customer service friendly
- Computer efficient
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TEAM SPIRITED
- Please apply only if you are able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
- Walk, stand, crouch and bend for long periods on concrete floors for up to 6 hours at a time
- Days for scheduling may include weekends and/or holidays.
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Job Type:
Full-time Benefits
- Employee discount
- Paid time offShift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shiftWork Days
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location:
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