Animal Care Attendant - Full Time & Part Time positions

Objective:

Provide daily and on-going animal care, facility sanitation, and animal enrichment.

Essential Functions:

Animal Care Monitor animals and immediately report any health or behavior abnormalities to supervisor Provide adequate food and water to all animals Stimulate exercise for animals as required by protocol Handle all animals properly and according to organization safety procedures Perform bathing and basic grooming as needed Explain concepts of pre-release sterilization of adopted animals and humane euthanasia Assist in animal care and handling during emergency situations Administer animal enrichment following organization protocol and procedures Participate in pet adoption meets in Shelter play-yards Assist with evaluation and treatment of assigned animals Update animal records as needed, ensure all data is accurate Greet, welcome, and assist customers and AWA visitors Process paperwork as needed Facility Care & General Functions Follow established disease control procedures to daily clean, disinfect, and maintain Shelter rooms, kennels, cages, and general office areas Operate laundry and dishwashing equipment Restock cleaning areas with supplies and equipment Maintain equipment in working condition, report equipment or supply needs to supervisor Maintain work and general areas in an organized manner Respond promptly and courteously to customer needs Handle challenging customer service situations and be able to identify when supervisor should be called to assist Respond to requests for service or assistance from supervisors, co-workers, and volunteers Identify potential problems, suggest solutions, or seek appropriate person to provide solution

Position Requirements:

Commitment to the humane treatment of animals Working knowledge of animal health and behavioral conditions and basic animal handling Knowledge of mathematics for proper and safe chemical dilution procedure Familiarity with OSHA standards for cleaning Must adhere to all organizational policies and procedures and safety standards Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changes in policies, procedures, and safety standards Maintain a professional appearance and the ability to tactfully and effectively work with the public Maintain a positive and respectful attitude Provide and record accurate information Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload Operate multi-line phone system, basic office machinery, and computers O Effective communication skills Problem-solving skills High quality customer service skills Ability to learn quickly and efficiently Consistently report to work on time and prepared

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required 1-3 years working experience in animal shelter or clinic preferred Working knowledge of PetPoint computer system a plus

Physical Factors:

Work performed in an animal shelter environment, kennels among the animals, and some outdoors A bility to lift and move up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, wetsurfaces, hazardous chemicals, and sharp objects. Peanut butter used throughout the facility. Long periods of standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Working Conditions:

Varying shifts, weekdays and weekends, and some holiday work required Overtime work as necessary for staffing levels or finishing tasks

Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person