Animal Care - Canine Team

SPCA Florida•Lakeland, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

SPCA Florida is seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals committed to the happiness and safety of animals for their Canine Team. This is a part-time position, working four days a week from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The team is responsible for the overall care of canines, including feeding, watering, and maintaining a clean environment. Job duties involve daily cleaning of animal areas, feeding, monitoring animal health, and assisting the public with general information and adoptions. Compassion, a positive attitude, and customer service skills are essential, as team members will act as spokespersons for the organization.

Requirements

Must be compassionate and have a positive attitude.
Must have customer service skills.
Able to perform physical work, including scrubbing, mopping, lifting, walking, and bending.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance and maintain control of dogs as large as 150 pounds with assistance.
Potential for exposure to dangerous and fractious animals.
Potential exposure to high noise levels when in the kennel area.
Potential for animal bites and scratches while handling animals.
Must be available a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Must be available for adjusting shifts – four (4) days a week.
Weekends and holidays are mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Passionate dog lovers.

Responsibilities

Maintains sanitation standards and supports animal health by cleaning cages and runs.
Walks dogs multiple times daily to ensure proper exercise and enrichment.
Facilitates visits and positive interactions between animals and potential adopters.
Performs general housekeeping duties, including laundry and dishwashing.
Baths animals as needed to maintain hygiene and presentation.
Observes and reports signs of illness, injury, disease, or unusual behavior to the Adoption Center Medical Team.
Conducts routine cleaning and disease control of public areas throughout the day.
Learns and assists with basic duties across departments, providing support as needed.
Completes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.