Animal Caregiver

APA Adoption Center•Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Animal Caregiver performs high-quality animal care at the APA Adoption Center, including daily cleaning, feeding, walking, grooming, enrichment, and assistance with medical care. The role also supports shelter operations, customer visits, animal intake and disposition, and the maintenance of equipment and supplies. The caregiver is expected to provide exemplary animal care and customer service, work cooperatively with staff, donors, volunteers, and the public, and contribute to a positive image and effective operation of the APA Adoption Center. The position supports the APA’s mission of bringing and keeping pets and people together and is expected to exemplify its values of Partnership, Empathy, Trust, and Spark. It also contributes to a culture of philanthropy by being knowledgeable about APA programs, sharing enthusiasm for the organization’s work, and communicating the impact of philanthropic support. The position is full-time, hourly, and non-exempt, with a pay rate of $17 per hour based on experience. The APA states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees.

Requirements

Friendly, customer-service-oriented demeanor with internal and external customers.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to work cooperatively with staff, donors, volunteers, and the general public.
Efficient organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities.
Ability to maintain composure and professional conduct during stressful situations.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for periods of five hours.
Ability to move safely over uneven terrain and work in outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to walk large dogs that pull.

Nice To Haves

Experience in animal health or animal welfare.

Responsibilities

Monitor the health and well-being of animals in the care of the APA Adoption Center.
Provide animal care, including cleaning, feeding, medical care, grooming, walking, and enrichment.
Maintain and replenish equipment and supplies.
Assist with customer visits.
Foster teamwork at the APA.
Assist with animal intake and disposition, including adoption, foster placement, transfer, or euthanasia.
Restrain animals for veterinarians and technicians.
Understand and properly use safety equipment.
Provide vaccinations, venipuncture, and medical care according to APA procedures.
Use a database to enter medical, behavioral, and other information.
Perform duties that support a positive image and improve the functioning of the APA Adoption Center.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support APA programs and share the organization’s commitment to service with guests.
Provide exemplary animal care and customer service to guests.
Communicate a compelling case for support that demonstrates the impact of philanthropy at the APA.