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Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton, Inc.

Animal Care Associate

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What they do

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.

$35,677 / year median in Massachusetts

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Who we need: Rapidly growing Baypath Humane Society is seeking a part-time Animal Care Associate for ~30 hours a week (plus fill-in availability) or full-time (40 hours per week) with a focus on day to day animal care and enrichment, as well as preparing to help these animals find wonderful homes. We are seeking a passionate person with some animal experience to not only provide excellent care and enrichment, but also work with staff and volunteers to create a nurturing environment for our animals while they are in our care. What you bring to the team: Ability to provide food, water, medication, care, exercise, and enrichment in a manner necessary to improve the overall health and comfort of animals. Ability to follow established disease control protocols to daily clean, disinfect, and maintain shelter kennels, cages, and general areas . Ability to cultivate positive client, volunteer and coworker relations through professional, courteous, and educational interactions . Ability to maintain animal information in Shelterluv database and other required paperwork in a way that ensures all information is communicated appropriately to staff and adopters. Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in animal care and customer service, with animal shelter experience preferred.
Who we are:
Baypath Humane Society is deeply committed to providing shelter, care, and humane treatment and loving homes for stray and unwanted companion animals. We seek to serve our community by fostering relationships, promoting education, and making a positive impact on pet overpopulation.
How to join our team:
Kindly submit your cover letter and resume. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications without both pieces.
Job Type:
Part-time w/
Fill-In Availability Pay:
$17 per hour (to start with room to grow)
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Work Location:
In person