Animal Care Technician Position Available In Merrimack, New Hampshire

Animal Care Technician Pope Memorial SPCA Concord, NH Job Details Temporary | Part-time $15 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Pet care Kennel experience Heavy lifting High school diploma or GED Animal handling Animal care Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Job Overview :

We are seeking a seasonal Animal Care Technician to join our team during our busiest season to assist with animal care and other shelter duties Responsibilities Clean and feed shelter animals, following shelter protocols for safe handling and prevention of disease transmission. Provide social enrichment and exercise to shelter animals under the direction of Kennel Manager and Director of Operations. Observe the physical condition and behavior of animals and report anything unusual or concerning to medical staff. Assist with general duties such as dish washing, laundry, and maintaining a safe, clean and organized shelter. Assist with dispensing of medicines for animals in treatment and in preparation for adoption. At all times demonstrate courtesy to visitors, attention to detail in cleaning, professionalism in dress and behavior. Assist with other duties as assigned.

Education and Training:

High School diploma or G.E.D. Experience in animal handling or pet care (preferred) Experience working in a kennel environment (preferred) Skills and traits: Good health, no allergies to animals; ability to establish rapport easily with people and animals; integrity; loyalty; physical and emotional stamina; attention to detail; desire to work as a team.

Conditions:

Busy work day with multiple demands from people and animals; some heavy lifting; occasional emotionally intense situations.

Schedule:

Hours available range from 15 to 30 hours per week, part time shifts are generally 7:30 am to 12 pm, or 2 pm to 6 pm. Some weekend shifts are needed, seasonal positions usually lasts from early June through mid-November. We are seeking a compassionate person with good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team setting. If you care about animals and have the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to be a part of our shelter team!

Job Types:

Part-time, Temporary Pay:

$15.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Schedule:

10 hour shift 4 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Weekends as needed

Experience:

Kennel:

1 year (Preferred) Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Concord, NH 03301 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Concord, NH 03301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person