About Lost Our Home Pet Rescue:

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue is the only non-profit, no-kill pet rescue based in Tempe, AZ. whose mission is to save pets abandoned, or at risk of homelessness, due to a life crisis. Many of our programs are linked to the human-animal bond and extend beyond pets to include pet parents. Services include (1) 90-day temporary care program, (2) a pet food bank (3) rescue of abandoned pets, (4) pet intake for adoption from pet parents in crisis (5) partnerships with domestic violence shelters.

Located in Tempe, Arizona, our beautiful shelter houses 80 pets (approximately 40 dogs and 40 cats). Our pets are well cared for in a "home-like" environment. You must love animals to work here!

Overview:

Under direction of the Pet Welfare Manager, the Animal Care Technician (ACT) provides daily care and well-being to the animals at Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, ensuring the environment is clean and welcoming for the animals.

Animal Care Technicians are responsible for the feeding, cleaning and basic care of shelter dogs and cats. This is a hands-on animal care position and requires early mornings and/or evening. WEEKENDS REQUIRED.

This position requires a candidate who is detail oriented, has excellent time management skills, has the ability to problem solve, the ability to work independently, and has good communication skills with volunteers, staff and the general public.

ACT Responsibilities include:

• Follow all written shelter procedures and protocols
• Clean and disinfect kennels, suites, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility. Check and maintain supply levels; make simple observations regarding sickness and/or injury
• Provide food and water to all animals based on feeding guidelines
• Ability to handle all cats and dogs of varying breeds, temperaments, or behavior
• Report any signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to supervisor/manager
• Provide food, water and proper care for all shelter animals by adhering to schedules and protocols within departmental policy
• Monitor all animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined, for signs of illness or unusual behavior; makes notations and reports problems regarding health and behavior of animals to the appropriate supervisor or medical team member
• Willingly perform other job-related duties as opportunities occur

Requirements:

• Must have experience either working/volunteering for a rescue or caring for dogs and cats in a professional environment (boarding, vet office, rescue, groomer, etc.)
• Ability to handle all cats and dogs regardless of their breed, temperament, or behavior
• Must BE RELIABLE!!! Approximately 100 animals will be depending on you!
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at the same time
• Strong team player

Physical Effort:

• Often requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.
• Walking and/or standing for long periods
• Frequently work in a bent position
• May be required to use strength or agility in capturing and restraining stronger, more active animals
• Must not have any allergies to dogs or cats

Working Conditions:

• Work is normally performed inside; some outside work is required
• Exposure to unpleasant odors and noises
• Exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes
• Possible exposure to contagious diseases

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• animal care/handling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person