Animal Care/Adoption Technician - Waterford Shelter

Animal Care/Adoption Technician - Waterford ShelterQuaker Hill, CT 06375OverviewSalary Range $18.00 HourlyDescriptionAnimal Care/Adoption TechnicianMake a Difference for Animals and the People Who Love ThemHave you always wanted a career where you can make a difference in the lives of animals every day? Are you passionate about hands-on animal care and enjoy working with people?If you're looking for a position that combines hands-on animal care, customer service, teamwork, and a passion for animal welfare, we'd love to hear from you.We are seeking an energetic and customer-service-oriented Animal Care/Adoption Technician to join our team. In this rewarding role, you'll provide daily care and enrichment for animals while also helping connect pets with loving homes and supporting people through the adoption and surrender process.No two days are exactly alike! From walking dogs and socializing cats to assisting families with adoptions, supporting animal intake, and participating in daily cleaning, you'll play an important role in helping animals and people.What You'll DoYou'll be responsible for the daily care and well-being of a variety of companion animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, mice, rats, and other small animals.Responsibilities include:Providing animals with food, water, clean and comfortable living spaces, and daily careCleaning and maintaining kennels, cat areas, and small animal enclosuresMonitoring animals and reporting changes in health or behaviorProviding enrichment, socialization, and basic training to help animals thriveAssisting with intake evaluationCreating and maintaining accurate animal records and completing data entryMaintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming shelter environmentHelp Pets Find Their Perfect MatchYou will also be an important part of sending our animals home, by working directly with customers and visitors.You will:Assist customers through the pet adoption and surrender processEducate and counsel prospective adopters about responsible pet ownershipProvide information about individual animals, species, and breed characteristicsAnswer incoming phone calls, provide basic shelter information, and direct callers to the appropriate team membersPosition OverviewPosition: Animal Care/Adoption Technician Status: Full-Time, Benefit Eligible Schedule: Includes Weekend HoursThis is an ideal position for someone who enjoys a constantly changing environment, can successfully manage multiple priorities, and is comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people and personalities.We are looking for a creative, compassionate, and customer-focused individual who works well both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will have a basic understanding of companion animal care and handling, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to helping both animals and people.Why Join the Connecticut Humane Society?At the Connecticut Humane Society, every day brings an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As an Animal Care/Adoption Technician, you'll play a vital role in caring for animals during their time with us while helping families and individuals welcome new pets into their homes.Apply today and help create brighter futures for pets and the people who love them!The Connecticut Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.QualificationsRequiredHigh school diploma or GEDOne to two years of experience in customer service, animal care, a shelter environment, or a related fieldComfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative teamBasic computer proficiency and ability to learn shelter software and databasesAbility to perform physically demanding workAbility and willingness to work a schedule that includes weekendsPreferredAssociate's degree in animal science or a related fieldPrevious experience working in an animal shelter, veterinary environment, kennel, or other animal care setting Connecticut Humane Society