Animal Care Attendant - Pinellas Campus-Clearwater
Humane Society Brand•Clearwater, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
For over 100 years, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has been dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need. We’re currently seeking a full time Animal Care Attendant for our state of the art shelter. The functions of this role include, but are not limited to, providing the care and basic needs of all animals in the shelter. This includes; cleaning of cages and runs in kennel areas and the proper feeding and care of all shelter animals.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED)
- Schedule involves working weekends
- Lifting 50 lbs +
- Frequent bending and stretching
- Being on your feet throughout the day in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with animals is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides the care and basic needs of all animals in the shelter.
- Cleans cages and runs in kennel areas.
- Feeds and cares for all shelter animals.
- Follows Shelter Veterinarian and Vet technicians’ specific instructions in giving, feeding specific diets or following special sanitary procedures.
- Observes animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent.
- Handles animals as required and restrains animals.
- Walks dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.
- Provides tender loving care to the shelter animals.
- Reports signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to vet technicians/veterinarians.
- Applies knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements of animals.
- Provides special food and liquids as required.
- Cleans, disinfects, and maintains kennels, cages, runs, and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent.
- Performs general cleaning in other areas of the shelter to control the spread of disease.
- Washes and sterilizes water and food bowls.
- Launders and dries towels and blankets.
- Works around a diverse array of animals, including dogs, cats, and small pets like guinea pigs, rabbits, and more.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Kennel Manager
Benefits
- A very generous benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
