Do you love animals? Are you looking for a position that allows you the opportunity to work independently as well as part of a team? FVHA is looking to hire a care staff team member to help us provide care and compassion to our shelter animals and to the people that utilize our services.

Our care staff personnel are responsible for animal handling and various animal care responsibilities for a variety of animals with different personalities and needs. In addition, care staff personnel are also responsible for various cleaning tasks including laundry, waste disposal, and daily duties for building care/maintenance. Care staff interact with other employees of the shelter, volunteers and the general public on a daily basis and must be comfortable with working with clients for surrender appointments, stray arrivals and reclaims, etc.

This is a permanent full-time position. Scheduled hours will vary, but typical hours will be between 32-40 weekly and 2 weekends per month. Ideal candidates will have minimum 1 year of experience working or volunteering with animals at a vet clinic, humane society or similar environment and be comfortable working with dogs, cats and small mammals. Must have knowledge of animal care and be able to handle animals in a safe and secure manner, with a commitment to Fear Free handling.

If you are a compassionate, motivated, individual looking for a new opportunity we want to hear from you. Please visit our website foxvalleypets.org for more information about our organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person