Animal Care Specialist
About The Position
Cares for animals in the shelter, including feeding them, cleaning their areas, and monitoring their behavior and health. The position also involves shelter maintenance, such as cleaning and laundry, and assisting customers with adoptions and the redemption of lost animals. Salary depends on the qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements; additional compensation is provided based on licensure. The role includes cleaning and disinfecting shelter areas; maintaining cages and equipment; ensuring animals have food and water; monitoring food quality and quantity; helping vaccinate and worm animals; and reporting animals that are injured or appear sick to the Animal Services Technician. The specialist maintains designated areas for quarantined animals, prevents public access to animals impounded for biting, assists with euthanasia, and cleans the freezer and crematorium. Other related duties may be required. During emergencies, employees are considered essential personnel and may be assigned alternate duties.
Requirements
- Completion of high school or GED and six months of experience; comparable education, training, or experience may be substituted.
- Knowledge of techniques used in the safe handling of animals.
- Ability to assist in euthanasia of sick and/or injured animals.
- Ability to handle emotional and aggressive situations professionally and courteously.
- Ability to handle different types of animals.
- Must be available to work holidays, weekends, and during emergency response operations.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
- Must be inoculated against rabies before completion of the probationary period.
Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect shelter areas as directed.
- Maintain cages and equipment in good repair.
- Feed animals and ensure water is available.
- Monitor food quality and quantity and report problems to the Animal Shelter Supervisor.
- Help vaccinate and worm animals.
- Monitor animals’ conditions and report injuries or signs of illness to the Animal Services Technician.
- Keep quarantined animals in designated areas and prevent public access to animals impounded for biting.
- Assist with the euthanasia of animals.
- Clean the freezer and crematorium.
- Assist customers with adoptions and redeeming lost animals.
- Perform other related work as required and, during emergencies, perform alternate duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Additional compensation based on licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
