The Animal Care Associate is responsible for daily cleaning of cages/kennels, assisting with daily animal care, assisting with animal intakes and adoptions, interacting with the public, performing data entry, and processing sales transactions at the Friendship Animal Protective League.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent Excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, emotionally taxing environment and handle multiple tasks at once Experience working with animals or in animal welfare a plus Demonstrated experience handling a variety of companion animals Must possess an Ohio driver's license with an insurable driving record Background check required

Responsibilities:

Care of Shelter Animals:

Cleaning of cages/kennels, assisting with daily animal care, including spot cleaning of animal and public areas throughout the day. Treating all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance and promoting a humane and caring attitude toward all animals. Keeps Supervisors and Animal Care Department informed of behavior or health concerns Maintains accurate kennel and computer records. Follows all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment. Takes immediate action to address any safety concern or noncompliance of safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk. Working courteously and cooperatively with other staff members. Assists with administration of vaccinations, blood-work and medications for companion animals at the facility. Represents the APL in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Skills:

Αbility and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction. Maturity, good judgment and a professional personal appearance. Ability to read, write and understand English. Flexibility, ability to manage multiple tasks. Ability to remain pleasant and calm even in stressful situations. Ability to ask appropriate questions to gather information along with the ability to feel and show empathy for others. Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.

Physical Requirements:

Physical ability to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required. Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands, to hear, to see, to move animals and goods. Allergic conditions, which would be aggravated when handling or working with animals, may be a disqualification. Ability to lift and carry objects and animals of moderate weight Ability to lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and other strenuous activity

Work Remotely No Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$14.00 per hour Expected hours: 32 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift (10:30am-7pm) Day shift Every weekend Holidays Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Animal Handling:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$14.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you over the age of 18?

Work Location:

In person