An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
Animal Care Attendant Humane Society of the Treasure Coast - 4.4 Palm City, FL Job Details Full-time $15.00 - $16.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Writing skills High school diploma or GED Driver's License Laundry Animal care Full Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION
Performs all necessary work in maintaining the health and welfare of shelter animals and facility. Keeps exam rooms, kennels, halls and related areas of the shelter in a clean, sanitary and safe condition at all times. Ensures laundry, dishes, trash, stocking and related areas are maintained to the highest standard. Provides humane handling, training and enrichment for all shelter animals assuring that all animal care needs are met on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for all duties related to the humane care of shelter animals and facility. Assists in receiving and admitting animals upon intake. Assures proper identification materials is on each kennel upon arrival and animals receive the appropriate housing and care upon arrival. Maintains that animals receive proper food, clean water, bedding and a sanitary environment at all times. Observes animals for sickness, infestations, injuries and behavior changes and reports and documents symptoms and observations to appropriate personnel. Continually inspects holding areas and spot cleans cages and runs when needed throughout the day. Assists with inventory and restocking supplies as needed. Runs errands and transports animals as needed. Cleans and sanitizes vehicles and equipment used in transporting animals when needed. Bathes, grooms, provides care, exercise, training and enrichment for animals as needed. Participates in staff meetings, in-house service trainings and attends educational meetings as requested. Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1.Skill in humane animal handling and restraint. Ability to interpret animal body language and react appropriately. 2. Knowledge of safe work habits and routine sanitation methods. 3. Skill in humane animal grooming techniques. 4. Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals, agents and equipment. 5. Knowledge of basic custodial and remedial care of dogs and cats. 6. Ability to identify suspected signs of illness. 7. Ability to identify common animal breeds along with a basic understanding of breed characteristics and behaviors. 8. Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Substantial lifting and carrying necessary at times. Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, and lift overhead on a frequent basis and perform duties regularly associated with heavy cleaning. Must be able to control any personal allergic reactions to animals.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to high noise levels, odors, animal bites and scratches, diseases transferable between animals and humans, cleaning agents, insect/parasite controlling chemicals, slippery floors, dust, animal dander and excreta, injured animals, euthanasia, and staff and customer emotional extremes. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and
TRAINING
High school diploma or equivalent desired, but not necessary. Experience handling animals very desirable. Must have a valid driver's license.
Note:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees and is not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Inc. retains the right to change this job description at any time. Starting pay will be evaluated based on applicant skill and experience.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Must be available to work weekends. Holidays that fall on employee's scheduled work days are also mandatory (holiday shifts are abbreviated hours).
