Animal Caregiver

UPPER PENINSULA ANIMAL WELFARE SHELTER POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

Animal Caregiver

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt / Hourly $14.00 per hour

LOCATION

Marquette County

PART TIME POSITION SUMMARY

The Animal Caregiver position is responsible for the day-to-day care and well being of all animals being housed within the shelter.

EDUCATIONAL AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. You must be at least 18 years old to apply! Possess a valid driver's license and be deemed an acceptable risk by the insurance carrier.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Practical knowledge of animal welfare program systems and practices. Must possess care and compassion towards animals, ability to perform job duties and follow directions with minimal supervision, tolerance for high level of noise and odors, ability to work as a part of team, and good public relations skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

include the following, in addition to other related duties that may be assigned by the

Shelter Manager:

 Responsible for feeding, providing fresh water, bathing, and providing any required specialized care for sheltered animals  Clean and maintain all animal areas, including inside and outside, following proper procedures.  Observe behavioral changes and health conditions regularly to avoid any illness, diseases and injuries. Provide medications or special diets as needed or as directed.  Assist potential adopters in the selection and the adoption process for pets, including any required meets between potential adopters and animals, such as dog meet-and- greets.  Assist the Vet Tech with admission exams or administering medications.  Maintain animal supplies and ensure all are appropriately stocked. Notify supervisor immediately of any supply shortages or if equipment is unusable or in need of replacement.  Use positive training methods when working with sheltered dogs, cats and small animals, and promote these methods with the public.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working hours vary depending on scheduling of programs and often include evenings, weekends, and holidays in addition to daytime hours. Must be able to tolerate loud working conditions and strong odors. This position may be exposed to certain health risks that are inherent when working within an animal shelter facility. This position requires exposure to outside environment. When performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk and hear. The employee must be physically able to lift and/or move heavy objects, often up to 50 pounds.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off Ability to

Commute:

Gwinn, MI 49841 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Gwinn, MI 49841: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person