Animal Care Specialist

Friendsville Animal Center is one of the leading private pet care facilities in the country.

Working with a professional team in a positive environment, we deliver an unmatched level of animal care.

Team members take initiative because they have that extra level of experience and true love of the pets entrusted to our care.

Promoting a positive enviroment is a top priority. We want our staff to have fun at work while adhering to our CORE values of

C - Consistency

R - Reputation

E - Enthusiasm

S - Safety

T - Teamwork

Here's all the particulars:

Position Overview: Under general supervision, the Animal Care Specialist will exercise, care for and feed the animal guests at Friendsville Animal Center (FAC) and maintain the cleanliness of the Center and grounds at an exceptional level. He or she will create a pleasant environment for the animals, public, and other employees.

Responsibilities:

Animal Care:

• Care for, feed, and monitor animal guests
• Report observed health issues to supervisor
• Exercise animal guests one-on-one or in play groups (under supervision)

Facility Care:

• Maintain proper inventory of cleaning and other supplies; inform supervisor when supplies need to be reordered
• Maintain equipment in good working condition; report to supervisor when repair/replacement is needed
• Operate laundry equipment and wash dishes
• Maintain work and all center areas in an organized and clean manner
• Clean and sanitize all areas as directed
• Clean assigned areas on a daily basis, including animal guest rooms, yards and general FAC space along with helping coworkers throughout the day.
• Answer phones, as needed
• Check guests in and out as needed

Safety:

• Ensure a clean and safe environment for the animal guests, pet parents, public, staff and volunteers
• Take immediate action to address any concern that could put any animal guest, pet parent, member of the public, another employee, volunteer, or the FAC at risk
• Protect confidential information on pet parents

Qualifications:

Background: Minimum 3 (three) years paid experience in an animal care field.

Physical Effort: Often requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 40 lbs. Frequently requires handling of materials up to 20 lbs. Additionally, handle dogs weighing up to 150 lbs. Walking and/or standing for long periods. Frequently working in a bent position. May be required to use strength or agility in handling more active animals.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside. Exposure to unpleasant odors and noises. Exposure to bites, scratches and animal waste. Possible exposure to contagious diseases.

Knowledge of: Cleaning and disinfecting methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment. Proper methods of animal handling. Knowing how to operate heavy maintenance equipment is preferred (but not required). Being comfortable with data entry and basic vaccination requirements is preferred. If you have photoshop, photography or social media skills they are definitely a plus.

Ability to: Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency. Perform moderately heavy physical labor. Learn to administer medications and recognize abnormal conditions. Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Education: High School Diploma.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge of basic animal behavior; previous experience working in and maintaining an animal care facility. Must be able to work weekends and varying shifts.

Benefits:

· Health care Reimbursement Arrangement

· Simple IRA with employer match

· Discounts for furry family member services

· Paid vacation (for full time employees)

All job descriptions are subject to a periodic review. Additional duties will be assigned occasionally by management.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Applicants must submit to drug testing.

Salary: $15-$18 per hour (starting pay based on experience - performance-based raise available after 90 day review period)

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Hours per week:

• 36-40

Working days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Typical end time:

• 5PM - 6PM

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• A Team Player
• Dependable
• Detail Oriented
• Adaptable/flexible
• Achievement-oriented

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Holidays

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work
• Resort

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Animal Care (other than your own animals): 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person