Kennel Aide

Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Humane is looking for a Kennel Aide to add to our Animal Care team! In this role you will perform routine animal care that helps to maintain the health and happiness of our animals! The work includes cleaning and maintaining animal housing areas and requires handling of all species of companion animals to house them, properly care for them, and minimize their stress. Previous experience in a shelter is preferred.

Requirements

Available to work weekends, holiday shifts and overtime as needed
Ability to work with all animal species
Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn and utilize best practices in animal healthcare and welfare
Able and willing to utilize Fear free handling techniques only
Ability to work in a fast-pace environment and multi-task
Outgoing, polite and professional manner
The ability to deal with a diverse public is required
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to multi task, prioritize and handle high levels of stress
Dependable, have proven ability to meet deadlines and follow detailed instructions
A caring and compassionate attitude
Must be willing and able to follow written and verbally presented protocols
Must be at least 18 years of age, due to safety risks of working with animals
A minimum of six months experience working with animals in a professional setting
Speak, read, and write in the English language
Stand and/or walk constantly
Run occasionally (loose animal protocols)
Lift <10lbs - 50lbs frequently
Team lift 50-75lbs occasionally
Team lift 75-120lbs seldom
Twist, Reach with both hands, push and pull constantly
Climb frequently (step ladders and stairs)
Sit seldomly
See/hear/communicate verbally constantly

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a shelter is preferred

Responsibilities

Feed shelter animals following established guidelines and schedules
Ensure shelter animals have access to clean water at all times
Maintaining the overall cleanliness of the kennel area which includes following the established protocol to clean, disinfect and maintain shelter housing
Participate in stress and disease reduction through compassionate handling of all shelter animals
Monitor shelter animal behaviors and immediately report health or behavioral abnormalities to the appropriate team
Restock cleaning and other kennel supplies
Ensure inventory of needed supplies is maintained at appropriate levels
Maintain work and general areas within department in a clean and organized manner
Assist receiving with setting up incoming animals and lost pet walk throughs
Assist Adoptions with Adoption Meets
Maintain accurate and timely animal records, performing data entry as directed
Attend all meetings and/or trainings as scheduled
Represent the Society well by providing excellent customer service as needed
Ensures a safe working environment by following all safety guidelines and addressing any safety concerns with the appropriate team
Willingly and cooperatively performs other duties as assigned