Animal Care Associate
Valley Oak Spca Corporation•Visalia, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Valley Oak SPCA is looking for a compassionate Animal Care Associate to provide hands-on care for dogs and cats at our Adoption & Education Center. This role focuses on feeding, cleaning, exercising, enriching, and monitoring the health of our animals while supporting staff and volunteers. Weekends are required.
Requirements
- Passion for animal welfare and respect for all animals.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, indoors and outdoors, and follow established protocols.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb stairs, and lift up to 35 lbs.
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
Nice To Haves
- Previous animal care experience preferred, but we provide training for motivated candidates.
Responsibilities
- Feed animals and prepare special diets as needed, ensuring proper nutrition for each pet.
- Clean and maintain kennels, enclosures, and common areas to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
- Exercise and provide enrichment for animals daily, including training with treats or simple commands.
- Observe animals for signs of illness or stress and report concerns to supervisors.
- Administer medications or treatments as prescribed by the shelter veterinarian.
- Assist volunteers and adopters in safely interacting with animals.
Benefits
- Pay based on experience
- Health benefits after 90 days (full-time)
- 401k plan after one year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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