Animal Care Attendant - Hillsborough Campus

Humane Society Brand•Tampa, FL

8d•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)
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

Follows Shelter Veterinarian and Vet technicians’ specific instructions in giving, feeding specific diets or following special sanitary procedures.
Performs recurring assignments independently and refers deviations or unfamiliar situations to the supervisor.
Observes animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent.
Handles animals as required and restrain 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.
As required, provides special food and liquids.
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned by Kennel Manager