Animal Care Associate (52264)

NEVADA HUMANE SOCIETY•Reno, NV

1d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the Nevada Humane Society as an Animal Care Associate on the Cat Team at our Reno Campus. We are a high save organization looking for individuals who enjoy working with people as much as animals. Help us care for our animal population daily and match families with a new best friend. We offer a fast-paced environment with competitive pay, and a free medical benefits package! The Reno/Tahoe region offers numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, a growing craft brewing scene, an annual art festival, and a diverse economy with companies like Tesla and Microsoft. With approximately 300 days of sunlight each year, the Reno/Tahoe area is a perfect home for a nonprofit professional.

Requirements

High School graduate (or equivalent).
Physically able to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday.
Physically able to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands, to hear, to see, to move animals and goods.
Physically able to carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday.
Ability to function independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal communication and written skills.
Ability to stay abreast of new developments in the community, especially as it relates to animal welfare.
Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
Excellent verbal, written and observational skills.
Must be goal-oriented, self-starter with a willingness and maturity to go beyond prescribed work and time schedules and meet assigned deadlines.
Possession of a valid Nevada or California Driver’s license with valid registration and insurance of personal vehicles.
Must have a passion for animals and support the mission of the Nevada Humane Society.
Must treat animals humanely, with love and concern both on and off the job and transmit these values to others.
Must adhere to all local laws regarding personally owned animals.
General knowledge of pet behavior and care.
Ability to work with all kinds of animals in a safe and responsible manner.
Positive attitude a must!

Nice To Haves

Experience in same or related position in a nonprofit setting-preferably animal welfare.
Record of continually increasing responsibilities with measurable results.
A sincere interest in Organization’s mission and vision and increasing visibility within the community.
Experience in a nonprofit agency.
Animal welfare experience.
Professional animal handling experience.

Responsibilities

Provides proper care for all animals housed at the Nevada Humane Society.
Daily, thorough cleaning of all animal areas, including inside/outside sections of animal housing, floors, walls, windows, dishes, bedding, etc.
Spot cleaning of animals and public areas throughout the day.
Provides food and water, including special diets as needed.
Provides daily exercise and/or enrichment for every animal under the care of the Nevada Humane Society.
Bathe and groom animals when necessary.
Assist with the maintenance and appropriate kennel card and kennel signage for individual animals based off of their behavior and medical history.
Conduct Population Wellness checks daily to monitor and track the behavior and wellness of animals under the care of the Nevada Humane Society.
Identify, separate, and monitor animals showing signs of illness or disease and notify the department management team.
Assist the clinic department with surgery animals when necessary, placing animals in appropriate habitats for recovery.
Providing transportation of animals as needed, to and from vet appointments, to and from organizational events, and to and from other shelters/rescue operations.
Assist customers on the adoption floor, matchmaking animals to customers for best suited homes based off the animal’s history and known behavior.
Assist with training and support of volunteers in related work areas.
Wash, dry, and fold laundry.
In the event of an emergency, assist with the handling and evacuation of animals located at either Nevada Humane Society campus.
Helps promote fundraising activities and solicit support of agency overall.
Participate in disaster preparedness and response activities for the shelter and community as it pertains to pet related needs.
Interacts with co-workers and volunteers in an efficient and courteous manner to ensure a cooperative team environment amongst all departments.
Maintain and promote a positive public image standard relevant to the Nevada Humane Society.
Attend and participate in departmental and shelter meetings.
Attend educational conferences/seminars as recommended/approved.
Address and/or report any safety hazards or unsafe use of NHS equipment.
Perform other duties as requested by direct management, and/or the CEO.