Looking for a HIGH ENERGY, animal-loving, assertive team player.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Daily, thorough cleaning of all animal areas, including inside/outside runs, floors, dishes, bedding, etc.
• Spot cleaning of animal and public areas throughout the day.
• Feeding the animals, including providing special diets as needed.
• Monitoring the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and rapidly identifying any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) and immediately reporting it to the supervisor.
• Medicating animals as directed.
• Socializing and grooming the animals.
• Assessing the temperament of the animals to facilitate finding the best possible placement for each individual animal.
• Doing dishes, cleaning and mopping public areas as needed.
• Providing a healthy, safe, clean and pleasant environment and facilities for the animals and the public.
• Providing transportation for animals as needed, to and from vet appointment, for adoption events, to rescues, etc.
• Treating all animals humanely and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance.
• Assisting in the vaccination, examination and performance of medical treatments.
• Maintaining a friendly demeanor and providing good customer service while assisting with adoptions.
• Working courteously and cooperatively with team members.
• Stocking supplies.
• Filling in for other areas when needed and performing other tasks/functions as needed, including helping out at special events.

Specific Job Skills: * Good interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential.

• Affection for animals and concern for their welfare.
• Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction.
• Maturity, good judgment and a professional personal appearance.
• Ability to identify problems or animal conditions (medical and behavioral) that need to be brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor.
• Treat people and animals with respect; contribute to effective teamwork; and, foster public relations beneficial to the shelter and its programs.
• Familiarity with animals, knowledge of animal behavior or experience volunteering or working with a rescue group, humane society, foster care involvement or other animal welfare agency are a plus.
• 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 push up to 150 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday required
• Allergic conditions, which would be aggravated when handling or working with animals, may be a disqualification.
• Working conditions include working alone, working outside in varying weather conditions, frequent interruptions, and some evening meetings/classes.
• Must be a team player, be flexible, easy to get along with, kind to people and animals.
• Must be high energy and must be a hard worker!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $8.00 /hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $8.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person