Find & Apply For Animal Care Worker / Manager Jobs in Freeburg, Illinois

Major Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Cleaning and Maintenance Clean and disinfect dog runs and cages Clean and disinfect cat cages and Clinic Cat Wards Empty building trash Wash, dry and fold towels, cage pads and other bedding Clean all litter boxes throughout the hospital Wash and dry dog and cat dishes Maintain vacuum cleaner, all mop heads, and brooms Clean and Sanitize hospital Animal Care Log all boarding patients on the log in board and sheets. Write the instructions on the log in board so that staff is aware of instructions. Check the log in board and mark it to indicate when the job is completed. Mark food, belongings (i.e. leashes, toys and/or bedding) with client's information o All food, toys and medicine for a boarding or hospitalized patient must be labeled so that the label cannot come off. Exercise boarded animals Give medications per owner/doctor instructions Feed boarded animals prescribed diets Help with toe nail trims as requested Give baths and dips Record food amounts given and amount animal eats Inform head vet tech or doctor of any change in animals' condition, behavior, or habit (i.e. elimination, eating) Validate all boarded animals are current on vaccinations; minimum requirement for boarding: o rabies o distemper o bordetella o •The Veterinarian must approve any exceptions.

Job Qualifications and Minimum Requirements:

All employees must become familiar with the Right to Know Act and the MSDS forms. Excellent communication skills Detail-oriented Ability to multi-task Compassion and love of animals Comfortable around animals Ability to follow written instructions and update records Flexibility with work hours o Animal Caretakers must be here at 8am and 4pm on Sundays and holidays. o Normal shifts start at 7am and 5pm working until all tasks are completed. o Hours can range from 4-30 hours each week

Supervisory Responsibility:

none

Essential Mental Functions:

Ability to work independently and problem solve Basic communication skills

Essential Physical Functions:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds without assistance Comfortable with loud and prolonged noises and odors

Equipment Used:

Standard cleaning equipment Animal bathing equipment Manual charts/records

Working Conditions:

Animal Boarding/Bathing Medical equipment and procedures

Job Type:

Part-time Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

working with animals: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person