Animal Care Associate

Description

Do you LOVE animals AND people?

The Humane Society of Summit County is accepting applications for Animal Care Associates. There is currently full-time, non-exempt positions available. You would be responsible for performing routine animal care and shelter related duties. Successful candidates will have a passion for working with animals and a flexible schedule (which includes weekends and holidays). The position is physically demanding.

Summary of Job

Responsible for daily cleaning and sanitation of shelter facility, including animal enclosures and public areas, feeding, care, medical and behavior observation, and daily enrichment of shelter animals.

Essential Functions

• Performs daily cleaning and sanitizing of shelter areas, kennels, cages, yard and public areas following cleaning & disease control protocol, including spot cleaning throughout the day.
• Feeds and provides daily enrichment to shelter animals in a safe and effective manner.
• Reads and interprets animal care signage and accurately follows care instructions.
• Does animal laundry and dishes throughout the day.
• Follows all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for staff and living environment for animals. Takes immediate action to address any safety concern or noncompliance of safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, or the organization at risk.
• Stocks areas and spot-cleans kennels and public areas throughout the day.
• Promptly moves animals (adoption, isolation, quarantine, etc.) as instructed.
• Keeps supervisor informed of animal behavior, health, or other concerns.
• Maintains cleaning equipment, tools and appliances.
• Provides professional visitor, staff, and volunteer care - with the highest standards of customer care and service. Conducts adoptions, provides adoption counseling/selection assistance, accurately enters computer data, and completes necessary paperwork.
• Educates clients on responsible animal guardianship and animal care.
• Assists with accepting in-kind donations.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Working Hours & Wage

• This position is currently full-time (40+) hours per week, non-exempt
• Entry level positions in Animal Care starting pay at 15.00 per hour

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older to apply

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalen

Minimum Experience

• Entry level, no experience required. Training is provided.

When submitting a resume, three professional references are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess the following qualities:

• Positive attitude.
• Must have a passion for working with animals.
• Must be able to handle physically demanding work.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with animals, cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Knowledge of animal breeds, behavior, handling & safe restraint methods.
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions.

Our shelter is a Drug-Free Workplace. Offers of employment are contingent on a satisfactory drug screening.


In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, the Humane Society of Summit County considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or ancestry.