Animal Care Attendant

Primary Function: Under the direct supervision of the PAC Supervisor, cares for the animals in the care and custody of spcaLA and maintains the Pet Adoption Center facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides food and water for domestic, wild and exotic animals at the Pet Adoption Centers.
• Cleans and disinfects cages, dog runs, floors, bowls, litter pans and other facility supplies.
• May assist in euthanasia of animals.

• Creating and monitoring soft slips kept at the front of cages and dog runs.
• Observes animals for signs of illness or injury and reports these to Veterinary Division.
• Walks and/or socializes animals in agency’s care.
• Maintains paperwork and assists in the processing of animals by screening incoming and adoptable animals.
• Assists the public with inquiries pertaining to animal adoptions and other general information
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Related & Essential Qualifications:

• Experience working with animals in a sheltering or commercial environment is desirable.
• Experience with proper cleaning and sanitary methods in a sheltering environment.
• Must be able to work comfortably and safely with all types of animals.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees and volunteers.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and show maturity and good judgment.

Knowledge of:

• Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
• Various kinds of animal behavior.
• Basic domestic animal care and safe, humane animal handling.

Physical demands:

• Requires the ability to stand, walk, run, sit and kneel, crouch or crawl and climb different levels of height.
• Perform work, which involves frequent lifting, carrying and/or pushing of 25 lb., and occasionally lift, push and/or move up to 75 lb. or more. The employee will also be required to lift and carry equipment and disabled animals, at times for long distances.
• While performing this job the employee is regularly required to use hands & fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and listen.
• Work with and restrain animals of all sizes. Handle livestock and pet animals caught in disaster situations such as fires, floods and earthquakes.

Working Conditions:

• Dealing with possible unruly, vicious and dangerous animals and impounding the same safely and humanely
• Dealing with possible hostile or overly emotional public
• Ability to handle heavy and fast-paced workload; strenuous physical activity
• Possible exposure to parasites and infectious diseases
• Must be willing to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays and standby
• Exposure to all types of weather conditions
• The noise level in performing this job varies depending on the task being performed.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location