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Grand Companions Humane Society

Pet Care Assistant

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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.

$29,739 / year median in Texas

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

PET CARE HANDLER
This position includes daily, direct care for shelter pets, both one on one, as well as group management. Candidates who thrive in this position are happy to spend the day without much human interaction, but must work well with team members, as well as pets. Tasks include all day monitoring and cleaning of pets, laundry, facility cleaning both inside and outside in all types of weather, as well as learning Fear Free pet handling techniques, and providing custom enrichment for pets. Opportunity to advance to one-on-one care for pets. Will be trained for teaching pets skills for positive transition into a home. Paid holidays and paid time off.
Applicant traits:
Desire to care for pets in all capacities Commitment to follow strict procedures for the care of pets Ability to assess and prioritize custom care needs, without compromising procedures Drive to make pets' care the unfailingly, primary focus during each workday
Skills:
Basic knowledge of common software - Word, Excel Basic computer data entry skills Basic internet / browser / email skills Ability to lift 40# Ability to bend, kneel, throughout each work day
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Salary:
$12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift
Holidays Work Location:
In person
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.00 - $15.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to
Commute:
Fort Davis, TX 79734 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Fort Davis, TX 79734: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person