PT ANIMAL CARETAKER

Title: Animal Caretaker

Division: Shelter Operations

Reports To: Animal Care Supervisor / Shelter Senior Manager

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Clean, sanitize and maintain kennels and animal living areas on a daily basis.
• Feed animals according to feeding protocols.
• Ensure animals have free choice of clean water at all times
• Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies.
• Inform supervisor of any health issues with the animals.
• Inform supervisor of any kennels needing repair.
• When applicable, utilize Pet Point for all necessary communication (changing locations, updating behavior memos)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked work area
• Maintain laundry area, food prep area, and general storage, ensuring areas are kept clean, organized, and stocked at all times
• Assist with enrichment activities

Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this position:

Follow the mission of CAA.

Enjoy working with animals and have a genuine concern for their care and well-being.

Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual.

Self-starter.

Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior.

Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.

Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.

Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player.

Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.

Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.

Physical Demands: The work is performed in animal housing areas and shelter surroundings. Typical position requires workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects.