Animal Care Specialist

Hiring for Full time and Part Time! If you love animals and want to make a difference in their lives, this may be the perfect position for you! Olympic Peninsula Humane Society (OPHS), is looking for a full-time Animal Care Specialist at our Bark House and Kitty City locations to care for our animals physical and emotional well-being. The primary responsibility is to provide the dogs and cats with their physical needs (fresh water and food, daily walks, medications, baths, clean beds and blankets, physical exercise, etc.) as well as their socialization needs including enrichment activities and training to help increase viable adoptions. Responsibilities

• Getting to know the animals (their personalities and characteristics) to allow OPHS to find the perfect match to ensure placement success
• Counseling potential adopters and other customers about the animals, adoption procedures, ongoing care and other shelter related topics
• Providing a safe and healthy environment including cleaning and disinfecting sleeping areas and other areas of the facility
• General care - feeding, watering, walking, medicating, bathing, socializing, observing any behavioral or medical issues
• Keeping supervisor and medical supervisor informed of animals' behavioral or medical issues and helping develop individualized care plans
• Learning positive reinforcement training and handling techniques as provided by OPHS staff
• Perform miscellaneous duties as instructed by supervisor

Requirements:

• Genuine compassion, concern, and respect for animals
• Dependability and strong work ethic
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work on feet for long hours
• Must be able to bend, twist, lift and carry large items
• Must have reliable transportation (the bus does not go past the shelter)
• Must be 18 yrs old or older
• Previous animal handling experience (not just pet ownership) a plus
• Personal and work references Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of animals through compassionate care and professional excellence.

Your energetic spirit combined with your detailed knowledge will help foster a safe environment where animals thrive!

Pay:

From $17.17 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid time off Uniform allowance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person