Animal Care Technician & Adoption Counselor

Animal Care Technician & Adoption Counselor 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars Calling all animal enthusiasts with muscles of steel and a heart of gold! UVHS is looking for an full time Animal Care Technician & Adoption Counselor who is willing to tackle feeding, cleaning, poop-scooping and animal enrichment as well as matching furry friends with forever homes. Read on to learn more. At the Upper Valley Humane Society, every day is a chance to make a difference. We're a team united by compassion, working together to save lives, care for animals, and strengthen our community. Our workplace is filled with positivity, support, and shared purpose— really! Our team has as much compassion for one another as we do for the animals and the people in our community. We understand that even on hard days, the work that we're doing is important and fulfilling. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of something truly meaningful. If you're passionate about helping others and believe every life deserves love and respect, we'd be honored to have you join our mission! Following UVHS protocols, feed animals 2-3 times per day based on their individual needs and health plan. Record feeding and eating data. Following UVHS protocols, clean and disinfect animal housing and other areas of the shelter. In accordance with shelter procedures and individualized health and behavior plans, provide exercise for the animals. Record exercise data. Become familiar with each animal and their normal patterns and behaviors. Notify supervisors of changes in activity, behavior, or general wellbeing. Implement behavior and enrichment activities as prescribed by the Animal Behavior Coordinator or Supervisors. Using a conversational approach to adoption counseling, interact with potential adopters and show animals. Focus on making quality matches. Complete adoption paperwork with attention to detail. Be actively welcoming and warm toward volunteers, clients, adopters, and other guests. Provide them with support and guidance as needed. Prepare pantry items for pick up. Assist in processing and recording donated non-cash items such as pet food and supplies. Accept donations at the front desk, following protocols for documentation and money handling.

Knowledge & Experience:

Experience working with and handling dogs & cats of different sizes and temperaments Basic knowledge of animal behavior and positive reinforcement training principles Experience with the use of automated tools (ie. database navigation) Ability to lift 40 pounds and sit/stand for extended periods of time.

Hours:

40 hours/week either four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days. The position requires weekend/holiday hours, and occasional evening hours.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person