Animal Care & Enrichment
About The Position
Maui Humane Society is an open-air animal shelter serving cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. It provides veterinary and routine care, helps surrendered animals find homes, offers humane law enforcement services, education and outreach, pet-retention programs, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. The Animal Care & Enrichment Specialist (ACE) provides daily care to shelter animals, including administering medication and providing food, water, bedding, toys, and treats. The role also oversees volunteers who support animal exercise and care, and performs extensive cleaning. This is a full-time position working five days per week, including weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Animal handling experience.
- Physical ability to crouch, stand, squat, and remain in almost constant motion for eight hours.
- Ability to observe and document animal behavior.
Nice To Haves
- Fear Free Certification.
- Experience in a professional animal care setting, such as boarding, grooming, or veterinary care.
- Professional cleaning experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care to shelter animals.
- Provide animals with medication, food, water, bedding, toys, and treats.
- Oversee volunteers in animal exercise and support.
- Perform heavy-duty cleaning in the shelter.
- Observe and document animal behavior.
Benefits
- Medical benefits at no cost to the employee.
- Dental and vision benefits at low cost.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Eligibility for student loan forgiveness.
- Performance pay raises.
- Regular supportive feedback.
- Career growth.
- Training in animal welfare.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
