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Animal Care Specialist
Snow Drive Facility - Adoption Center
POSITION SUMMARY
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (“the GBHS”) is a progressive animal welfare shelter whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome homeless, abused, neglected and abandoned animals. We are committed to an open admissions policy, animal rehabilitation and a low euthanasia rate. GBHS’ open intake and adoption philosophy is a key part of our progressive mission, enabling us to save and rehome thousands of animals each year.
The Animal Care Specialist will be responsible for providing and ensuring proper care to dogs, cats, and other animals at the shelter.
PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Shelter Management and serves as a member of the animal care team.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements
Minimum of high school education or GED equivalent; customer service experience and a basic understanding of animal welfare; intermediate computer skills; meets minimum general requirements for GBHS employment as set forth in GBHS employee handbook.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform physical work involving standing for long periods, carrying animal crates, bending, scrubbing, mopping, walking quickly, reaching, squatting and other such assigned duties with ease and in a timely fashion. Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds or up to 75lbs with reasonable accommodation; ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary; meets minimum general requirements for GBHS employment as set forth in GBHS employee handbook.
Work Environment
This work is performed in a high noise level area. Exposure to industrial cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal feces, zoonotic (human to animal) diseases, bites and scratches. Weekend shifts may be required. Safety procedures must be adhered to at all times. Must be able to work with and around animals of all types (cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc.). Exposure to conditions such as animal feces, urine, etc. and foul odors. May be exposed to animal dander, parasites and infectious diseases than can be carried and transmitted by animals. Must be able to work in an environment that provides humane euthanasia to animals.
The GBHS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of GBHS to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Part Time
Retail
$37k-43k (estimate)
02/26/2024
05/10/2024
gbhs.org
Birmingham, AL
50 - 100
Retail