Animal Care Specialist

Cincinnati Animal CARE•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC) is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to join their team. This role is crucial in supporting CAC's mission of protecting animals, supporting the community, and saving lives through compassionate care, advocacy, and education. The position is described as meaningful, fast-paced, and rewarding for individuals passionate about animals and driven by a mission. The Animal Care Specialist will be responsible for the care of hospitalized, resident, and surgical patients, contributing to a growing organization that makes a significant impact.

Requirements

Comfortable handling dogs, cats, pocket pets, and other animals with a variety of temperaments and socialization levels
Embodies unwavering commitment to CAC’s values, positive workplace culture, and animal care
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Willingness to learn medical procedures and protocols to advance ability to assist within the department
Ability to clearly explain surgical discharge instructions and recovery expectations to fosters and adopters
Ability to follow oral instructions
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism during high stress and often challenging medical situations
Frequent exposure and handling of unvetted animals and their waste

Nice To Haves

A true team builder who makes everyone feel welcome

Responsibilities

Maintain stock of animal care essential items (food, treats, toys)
Deliver feedings, outdoor exercise, and in-kennel enrichment for patients
Provide clinic yard, walks, playgroup, and in-kennel enrichment
Ensure cleanliness of kennels, bowls, linens, toys, and crates for all patients
Follow proper cleaning procedures and use appropriate products and chemicals to mitigate the risk of disease spread
Handle animal care dishes, laundry, and other assignments as requested by shift leads or management
Contribute to the overall cleanliness of several clinic spaces and clinic trash removal
Follow feeding plans, weight monitoring, symptom monitoring, and other medical protocols to monitor and/or report on patient status
Restrain and provide other forms of patient management for medical procedures, surgeries, and exams
Collaborate with Animal Care Leads to advance animal welfare within the Medical Department
May be assigned additional duties at the request of their supervisor
Work alongside and collaborate with volunteer staff to ensure daily responsibilities and ongoing projects are optimal and high functioning
Support additional organizational needs as they arise