PUPS- Temp Animal Care Assistant
About The Position
Looking to help animals in need? Then join the PUPS Animal Care Assistant team for The City of Maple Grove! You will be able to provide genuine care to animals that are recovered in Maple Grove and its neighboring communities, learn proper handling techniques, and further your knowledge and training working with animals. Help us reconnect families and their pets, as well as work with rescues by coordinating transfers of pets and helping them find their new forever home! We are currently seeking candidates who have a flexible schedule and could provide coverage as needed. Pets Under Police Security (PUPS) is a division of the Maple Grove Police Department that serves the cities of Maple Grove, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, New Hope, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale. PUPS is a dedicated animal facility for lost pets, bite quarantines and safekeeping holds that are recovered or turned over to law enforcement agencies. PUPS acts as a holding center for these animals, assists owners with reclaiming their pets, and helps coordinate the transfer of unclaimed pets to rescues.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Must have a sincere interest in animals.
- Customer Service experience.
- Experience with or ability to learn safe handling techniques for aggressive animals.
- Animal care experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
- Experience with general maintenance and janitorial duties.
Responsibilities
- Provides animals with enrichment opportunities.
- Update daily observations forms on all animals.
- Provides food and water to all animals in the facility.
- Documents lost and found pets when reported and correspond with the general public.
- Answers telephone and responds to voicemail messages.
- Release impounded animals to owners and rescue groups.
- Cleans kennels thoroughly and ensures the facility is kept organized and clean.
- Performs basic janitorial duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and emptying waste receptacles and additional duties relating to the care of the PUPS facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
