JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for maintaining proper disease control protocols, including cleaning of kennels / facility, laundry, providing care to the animals, and general maintenance of the facility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (but not limited to)
- Clean cages and public area following disease control protocols to ensure a sterile environment.
- Wash dishes following protocols
- Wash laundry
- Wash portable carriers
- Keep floors clean
- Walk dogs
- Maintain cleanliness of organization (keep yard scooped, take out trash, and spot clean throughout the day)
- Other duties assigned.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Will be asked to communicate with the public daily in a professional manner.
- Must be able to learn basic veterinary concepts such as vaccine protocols, deworming protocols, and information about diseases prevalent in animals.
- Must be able to stand or sit for 8 or more hours.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
- Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly.
- Must be able to work in potentially extreme environmental temperatures.
- Must have good range of motion, have good vision, and possess good hand-eye coordination.
- Must be able to work under stressful situations and work efficiently and effectively under those conditions.
- Must be able to cope with varying degrees of injured animals and with euthanasia.
- Ability to cope with frustrating situations and remain calm.
- Ability to rapidly and accurately process information.
- Ability to recognize the need for assistance and ask for help.
- Ability to work independently and work as a team.
POTENTIAL FOR PROLONGED EXPOSURE
- Prolonged exposure to various aqueous solutions, including but not limited to, dish soaps, laundry detergents, bleach, etc.
- Prolonged exposure to various zoonotic diseases.
PREFERRED
Experience working in an animal shelter environment or veterinary clinic preferred. Candidate should be a highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a positive, professional attitude.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The offices and operations of an animal shelter can be high stress and very busy at times. This position can have a changing schedule based upon need. The schedule may require evening, weekend, holiday, and over-time work if necessary. We are flexible with schedules, but we must be able to accommodate what we need.