Animal Caretaker

Job Summary
We are incredibly excited to be adding to our team, our new shelter will be open by mid-summer and we need to add to our team.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Caretaker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and possess the skills necessary to provide high-quality care for a variety of animals. This role involves daily interaction with animals, ensuring their health and well-being, and supporting veterinary staff as needed. This job includes potential to grow, we are getting a new shelter on the same property and are searching for someone who is interested in learning animal welfare, this will lead to a full time position, which will then include health/medical and many more benefits.

Duties

• Provide daily care for dogs, including feeding, walking, basic dog training brushing and bathing.
• Provide daily care for cats, including feeding and brushing.
• Monitor animal behavior and health, reporting any concerns to shelter staff.
• Assist in administering medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
• Maintain cleanliness of animal enclosures, equipment, and common areas.
• Support veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
• Handle animals safely and humanely, ensuring their comfort and security.
• Educate pet owners on proper animal care practices.

Requirements

• Two Shifts to choose form, you must be able to work all the days in that shift: Shift A: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8am-5pm, approximately 25-28hrs. Shift B: Sunday and Monday (8am-4pm), Thursday and Friday (8am-5pm), approximately 32-35hrs.
• Requirement: Have worked in one of the following in the last 2 years: Veterinary Clinic, Animal Shelter, Grooming Salon, Boarding Facility.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must have current Oregon Driver's license and transportation.
• Must live within 45 minutes of Shelter.
• Must be team motivated
• Minimal to no allergies to dogs or cats.
• Basic understanding of dog/cat behavior
• Working directly with dogs and cats, must be confident around them.
• Be able to stand for 8 hours and clean using long scrub brushes and hoses.Join us in continuing our legacy as Oregon's first no-kill shelter, established in 1975, giving our animals compassion, patience and safety.

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Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Application Question(s):

• 1. Have you worked in the last 2 years in one of these places: Veterinary Clinic, Animal Shelter, Grooming Salon and or Boarding Facility?

2. This is 2 different shifts: Shift A is Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8am-5pm. Shift B is Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. Please let me know if you can work Shift A, Shift B or both, it must be all the days in that shift.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17