Animal Care Technician
Animal Humane Society, United States
Job Description
Come work for Animal Humane Society as an Animal Technician, where caring for animals isn’t just a job it’s our passion. We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people
Pay: $16/hour
Benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (accrual based on # of hours worked each pay period)
- Up to 4 floating holidays per year
- 401k - employer match is 100% up to the first 4% deferred
Schedule: Full-time; 40 hours/week
- Saturday and/or Sunday availability required
- Shift times: 8 hour shifts between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday - Monday; 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday - Friday
What you will be doing:
Animal Care Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of cages, kennels, and animal areas per shelter protocols. Prepare and distribute food for animals in accordance with established procedures. Observe animals’ appearance and activity for any behavioral changes or health concerns, reporting any information back to appropriate teams.
Process Complete accurate data entry into the computer system.
Support Assist with animal restraint for transportation, medical procedures, collection of feces or urine, and euthanasia as required. Move animals throughout the shelter as needed.
Communication Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information. Gather and convey information in a clear, complete, and timely manner. Be receptive to, and able to provide feedback in a professional manner.
Culture Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Schedule Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours with the expectation to work varied hours including evening and weekend shifts.
Experience Animal experience preferred.
Computer Skills Proficient with computers, specifically, a working knowledge of Microsoft products.
Adaptability Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations and the willingness to assist at other sites.
Communication Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a team member and partner collaboratively with all departments.
Physical amp; Emotional Capabilities Must be able to handle the physical aspect of working in a shelter, including warm and humid environments. Should be comfortable with handling a variety of animals with medical and behavioral needs. Must have a high level of resiliency and be able to handle the emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Benefits
About AHS:
Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota. As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere
Why Work Here
- Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
- Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
- Work-life balance
- Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
- Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Mental Health and Counseling Support <