Animal Care Associate - Animal Shelter

Humane Colorado•Denver, CO

16h•$20 - $21

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 Care 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. Competencies Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources Organizational Key Competencies Integrity and Ethics Adapting to Change and Ambiguity Customer and Community Focus Emotional Intelligence Excellence Position Key Competencies Analytical thinking Conflict management Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility Volunteers

Requirements

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