Animal Care Specialist- Animal Care and Control- Part Time

Greater Birmingham Humane Society Inc•Birmingham, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Care Specialist at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society’s Animal Care and Control facility provides and ensures proper care for dogs, cats, and other animals. The role supports the organization’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome homeless, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals, within an open-admissions shelter committed to animal rehabilitation and a low euthanasia rate. The specialist works with the animal care team and interacts with facility management, animal control officers, veterinary assistants, shelter staff, transport coordinators, volunteers, the public, and prospective adopters. The position also provides basic customer assistance and information to visitors, including donors and school groups. This is a part-time, non-exempt position. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays, with weekends as needed. The work takes place in a high-noise animal shelter environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal waste and odors, dander, parasites, infectious diseases, bites, and scratches. The facility provides humane euthanasia. Safety procedures must be followed at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Passion for the GBHS mission and a sense of humor.
Reliable transportation to and from work and punctual attendance.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team, maintain a positive attitude, and get along with others.
Customer service experience and a basic understanding of animal welfare.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to meet the minimum general employment requirements in the GBHS employee handbook.
Ability to work weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; weekends and evenings may be necessary.
Ability to perform physical work, including prolonged standing, carrying animal crates, bending, scrubbing, mopping, walking quickly, reaching, and squatting.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, or up to 75 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work with and around animals of various types, including cats, dogs, rabbits, and birds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with animals in a veterinary, boarding, or shelter environment.
Knowledge of animal handling and communication.

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning tasks as directed by the supervisor and in accordance with animal welfare standards.
Feed, clean, and provide treatment and care to animals, including walking, bathing, exercise, and behavior-related care.
Assist with loading and unloading animals with the transport driver.
Clean, sanitize, and store crates and equipment.
Work compassionately with injured and mistreated animals.
Maintain the comfort and cleanliness of animals on the adoption floor.
Keep animal areas clean, orderly, and stocked with food, litter, newspaper, and other essential supplies.
Understand basic animal infectious disease prevention and help prevent contagious spread.
Document behavior observations as needed and report them to a manager.
Report medical observations to clinic staff immediately.
Maintain current identification cards and neck bands for all animals.
Help maintain overall facility cleaning standards, including daily laundry and general cleaning tasks.
Assist with enrichment and behavior activities as directed, treating animals compassionately.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with the adoption team and other staff.
Attend staff meetings and provide constructive feedback.
Maintain a professional appearance and uniform.
Work with GBHS volunteers in support of the organization’s mission.
Follow nutrition and medical guidelines as directed by a veterinarian.
Provide basic customer assistance and information to visiting patrons when needed.
Perform other duties as required by the manager or assigned.
Follow all GBHS policies and protocols.