Founded in 1872, the NHSPCA is one of the first animal welfare organizations established in the USA. In 2021, we completed a comprehensive renovation and upgrade to our animal housing, a new community space for programs, a new Veterinary Center for Community Wellness programs, and much more. By joining the NHSPCA, your talents, experience and education will make a difference in the lives of companion animals. The NHSPCA core values include respect, compassion, and cooperation. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Work Schedule:
Thursday to Monday 8:00 am
Summer hours involve Thursday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Adoption Counselor/ Animal Care Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care, handling, and working with the public with experience in various aspects of pet care, customer service, and veterinary support.
Duties:
- Provide daily care, cleaning and attention to animals under our supervision
- Assist with feeding, enrichment, and basic medical care of animals
- Monitor animal behavior and health, reporting any concerns
- Clean and maintain animal living areas to ensure a safe and sanitary environment
- Administer medications or treatments as directed by veterinary staff to include subcutaneous injections
- Assist with animal restraint during medical procedures or examinations
- Understand the animals behavior and medical needs in our care to best match them with adoptive homes
- Provide exceptional customer service during match-making people and pets using Adopters Welcome ideology
- Carry out all parts of the adoption and intake processes
Experience:
- Experience in pet sitting, kennel work, or animal handling
- Knowledge of dog handling and training preferred
- Familiarity with veterinary handling, terminology, and experience is advantageous
- Ability to handle animal restraint safely and effectively
- Experience with dog to dog play styles and safety when introducing dogs is beneficial
- A people-first mindset a must This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about working with animals.
If you have a background in animal care and are looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their people, we encourage you to apply.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Ability to
Commute:
Stratham, NH 03885 (Required)
Work Location:
In person