Job Description Job Title:

Animal Care Specialist Job Classification:

FT/PT hourly, non-exempt

Job Relationships:

Reports to

Animal Care Supervisor Job Summary:

Work within a team setting to ensure the health and well-being of animals being sheltered at MAC. Responsible for daily cleaning, feeding and socialization of animals according to specified protocols, and for maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people.

Salary:

$16.00/hr Job duties: Ensure each shelter animal receives appropriate food and water each day, as instructed and trained. Clean and/or sanitize animal cages, kennels, holding areas, rooms, hallways and other shelter spaces each day, as instructed and trained. Perform laundry, dish washing, and other general care and cleaning duties as assigned. Perform animal bathing, grooming, exercising and socialization as assigned. Observe, monitor and document the health and behavior of animals as assigned. Ensure that every interaction with animals, including caretaking, moving, handling, etc. is done according to fear-free humane techniques as instructed and trained. Ensure the most humane living environment for each animal possible. Provide daily enrichment activities for animals as assigned. Maintain a clean, orderly, appropriately stocked work environment. Follow all employee health and safety protocols. Ensure that all interactions with the public are positive and professional. Actively support and cultivate a positive, humane, professional work environment for fellow staff and volunteers. Support supervisory staff in training new employees and volunteers as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior animal caretaking experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to care for all types of animals, including domestic, livestock and wildlife. Ability to adhere to all MAC protocols regarding care and feeding of animals, staff safety, etc. Ability to make sound judgments and to work independently or in a team setting while being faced with a fast-paced environment and demonstrate ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public, verbally and in writing. Desire to support the mission of the McKamey Animal Center and be a positive representative of MAC. Ability to humanely handle animals of all types, and willingness to follow all MAC protocols regarding humane animal handling. Ability to use relevant computer programs and systems to document and research animal information. Attention to detail. Ability to cover any and all assigned work shifts, and to managing changing work schedules. Flexibility to adapt to changing organizational needs and instructions. Excellent customer-service oriented attitude and demeanor. Volunteers are at the heart of our mission; every team member will interact with volunteers at some level. All staff are expected to work cooperatively with volunteers and treat them with dignity and respect; they donate their time and energy to our cause.

Other:

Must be at least 18 years of age; Valid Tennessee Driver's License and insurable driving record required; Random or required drug testing may be required.

Work Environment:

Exposure to high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, and animal bites/scratches when handling animals; Exposure to cleaning agents; Exposure to all weather conditions when outdoors; Bending, reaching, and walking up to 8 hours a day.

Physical Activities:

Regular lifting of up to 50 lbs., with occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds with assistance Potential for standing/walking up to ten hours a day Various cleaning activities, including scrubbing kennels and cages; Various animal handling tasks, including performing physical examinations and humane restraint Handling of medications and medical tools, including syringes and needles.

Pre-employment Requirements:

The McKamey Animal Center conducts criminal background checks and requires drug testing of all employment candidates. McKamey Animal Center is an

Equal Opportunity Employer NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person