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Animal Care Assistant - Dogs
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Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT
Norwalk, CT (In Person)
$35,235 Salary, Part-Time
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About us Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT or PAWS' mission is the rescue and adoption of our community's homeless and abused dogs and cats. The Animal Care Assistant - Dogs will be responsible for the overall care and well-being of the dogs in the shelter, ensuring their feeding and cleanliness of the shelter.
Duties and Responsibilities:
NOTE:
THIS IS A YEAR-ROUND PART-TIME POSITION, NOT A SEASONAL POSITION
Cross-training and managing mostly dogs but sometimes cat care, feeding, proper cleaning of the facility and proper care and handling of cats and dogs.- Monitor the health of the dogs by observing signs or symptoms of illness, injury, or distress, and seeking veterinary care or environment changes as appropriate, in coordination with Kennel Manager.
- Maintain healthy, safe, sanitary and cleanly housing for all dogs and the shelter building. Communications and Skills
- Good communication skills to ensure a team atmosphere.
- Demonstrate familiarity with dogs and behaviors through either formal training or experience.
- Knowledge of dog handling techniques and common medical conditions.
- Enthusiastic support of the no-kill philosophy.
- Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with diverse members staff and volunteers in a professional, respectful, courteous and tactful manner.
- Comfortable with dogs of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies. Job Requirements
- Excellent customer relation skills. Minimum 1 year professional dog handling experience. Must be able to maneuver steps/stairs. Must be able to maneuver 50 pounds. Must be able to walk dogs of various temperaments for 10-20 minute walks
- Dedicated to Paws mission.
- Availability to work weekend shift(s), evenings and holidays.