Animal Care Associate (Temporary)

SAN FRANCISCO SPCA • San Francisco, CA

1d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Here for the animals since 1868, the San Francisco SPCA is able to reach our goals through the dedicated effort of our amazing teams. At the heart of our organization, our Animal Care Associates (ACAs) work directly with shelter animals to provide daily care embedded in a fear-free approach. ACAs maintain sanitary, safe, and pleasant surroundings for hospital patients, staff, and the public. They are crucial to the success of the organization at large.
The SF SPCA saves the lives of homeless dogs and cats through our shelter medicine and adoption programs. Our innovative programs and services serve as models for humane organizations across the country and around the world.
As a community supported nonprofit, not affiliated with any national organization, our values of being Generous, Fearless, and Connected guide more than 350 talented and dedicated professionals to deliver on our promises each and every day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Customer service experience
• Available to work weekends and holiday shifts as needed
• Highly motivated, outgoing, respectful, and professional
• Team player capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Computer skills in a Windows environment
• Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of The San Francisco SPCA
• Work is performed in a kennel/shelter setting and also with exposure to various weather conditions while outdoors
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs, walking, and standing on feet 8-10 hours per day while performing job functions
• Exposure to disinfectant solutions when cleaning
• Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals of questionable temperament
• Consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alterations available
• Tetanus and rabies (pre-exposure) inoculations are required or must be waived
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of animal breeds, animal behavior, and previous experience with animal handling preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide adequate food and water to shelter animals daily
• Monitor animals and immediately report health or behavior abnormalities to supervisor
• Participate in stress and disease reduction efforts through purposeful and compassionate handling and placement of animals in the shelter environment
• Assist with animal intake, evaluation, and treatment
• Create and maintain necessary animal records, perform data entry
• Follow established disease control protocols to daily clean, disinfect, and maintain shelter apartments, kennels, cages, and general areas

Benefits

• All positions are eligible for discounts on veterinary care at our SF SPCA Veterinary Hospital and Spay/Neuter Clinic at Mission Campus.
• Part-time under 20 hours a week, On-Call, Temporary, and Seasonal positions are eligible for only those benefits provided by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED