Part-Time Pet Care and Enrichment Specialist
About The Position
Burlington Animal Services provides animal sheltering services for all of Alamance County and its municipalities with an annual pet save rate that exceeds 90%. Our programs and services also include a stand-alone public low-cost community spay/neuter & wellness clinic, a field services division that serves the City of Burlington, pet help support services programming, an innovative and holistic community cat program, a robust volunteer program, a development and fundraising program, internship opportunities for college students, and much more. We enjoy positive, strong, and collaborative relationships with many non-profit organizations, local businesses, local governments, and other community partners. Our agency is a modern, high-performing Animal Services agency and an industry leader in our state.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of modern practices in animal sheltering, humane care, handling, welfare, behavior, enrichment, housing, and care.
- Familiarity with laws, codes, and regulations related to animal welfare.
- Proficiency in caring for and handling animals, including administering medications, vaccinations, and providing behavioral enrichment.
- Ability to manage and respond to emotional stress in self and others while maintaining professional boundaries and prioritizing self-care.
- Strong skills in communicating effectively with co-workers and the public.
- Maintain positive, collaborative, and harmonious relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and others.
- Competence in completing and maintaining digital files, records, and forms.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge and basic skills in email and modern office technology.
- Adapt to changing priorities, assignments, and interruptions with ease.
- Exhibit resilience in stressful situations and a willingness to embrace change.
- Associate's degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Fear Free © Certification (within first 6 months of employment)
Nice To Haves
- Previous animal care experience in professional animal welfare settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide pets with prescribed activities to enhance their well-being.
- Clean and maintain animal enclosures, general facility areas, equipment, instruments, and toys.
- Observe and report changes in animal health or behavior to veterinary staff.
- Manage animals of varying dispositions during examinations, procedures, exercise, and enrichment.
- Assist veterinary staff with animal care and medical procedures.
- Administer prescribed vaccinations and medications.
- Provide food according to feeding schedules and special diet requirements.
- Perform initial health and behavior evaluations of admitted animals to identify potential concerns.
- Support visitors with pet admissions, lost pet recovery, pet help programs, and pet placement.
- Photograph admitted animals and scan for microchips to ensure proper identification.
- Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and placement partners through oral and written communication.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned to support animal care and facility operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
