Animal Care Attendant - Full Time

Job Title: Animal Care Attendant

Reports to: Animal Care Team Lead

Location: Davenport, IA

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $12.00 per hour

Job Overview: Provides care for sheltered animals. Treats animals with kindness and respect and seeks to socialize them in order to make them more adoptable. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for shelter animals. Provides exceptional customer support to all internal and external customers.

Job Duties: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties/responsibilities that management deems necessary from time to time.

Animal Care

· Clean and maintain kennels and animal living areas daily.

· Clean other shelter areas. Sweep, mop, take out garbage, wash windows, etc.

· Clean and maintain shelter equipment: i.e. carriers, leashes, brushes, etc.

· Provide each animal with food and water following approved feeding protocols.

· Help as needed with intake of new animals and inspection.

· Follow proper safety measures and procedures when handling animals and using chemicals and cleaning supplies.

· Clean and sanitize laundry and dishes in accordance with established protocol.

· Help maintain a clean and organized work environment.

· Inform health technicians of any health concerns with the animals.

Other Duties

· Act as a positive representative of HSSC to the general public.

· Other duties as assigned by the Animal Care Supervisor, Director of Operations, and Executive Director.

Qualifications and Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Minimum of one (1) year prior experience in a shelter or similar setting preferred, but not required

· A valid driver’s license is required, and a clean driving record is strongly preferred, with the ability to demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record while employed

· Disease transmission prevention knowledge preferred

· Completion of Fear Free Shelters Program or ability to complete program within 1 month of employment

· Proficiency of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

· Strong organizational and communication skills

· Able to humanely and safely handle animals under various circumstances

· Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

· Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time

· Ability to bend and squat regularly

· Ability to handle large animals (up to 150 lbs)

· Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes

· Strong interpersonal skills are necessary

· Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred

· Ability to maintain positive working relations with volunteers, staff, board members, donors, clients, and visitors

· Weekend and holiday availability required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12