Animal Care Associate
About The Position
Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 115 years, Humane Colorado has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region, we care for more than 20,000 homeless pets and horses each year at our four facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice. As an Animal Care Associate, you will be responsible for providing humane care for sheltered animals and maintain kennel facilities. Purpose of Position: This position provides the highest quality care for the animals we serve ensuring their health, wellbeing and appropriate handling. People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and Humane Colorado's business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to effectively communicate and work within a team environment
- High attention to detail
- Ability to complete work without close supervision
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with and handling animals in a shelter or similar environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Responsibilities
- Thoroughly clean and sanitize animal kennels and other work areas
- Provide care, health, and handling of the animals
- Assist with coordination of kenneling and movement of animals
- Interact with other departments and assist with additional animal care services such as delivery of medication and treatment
- Monitor and maintain food and supplies
- Assist with monitoring kennel signage and room PPE requirements for appropriate and accurate usage
- Assist with and coordinate contagion exposure management, contagion prevention, and accurate usage
- Assist with and coordinate contagion exposure management, contagion prevention, and grooming tasks as needed
- Perform or assist with maintenance of equipment
- Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures
- Perform euthanasia and related tasks
- Perform data entry and documentation to update animal records
- Act as a resource for volunteers by answering questions, providing training and coaching in the moment, and addressing concerns
Benefits
- Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Sick Time
- Sabbatical
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) with matching
- Employee discounts
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
