Overview
Under general supervision, this position maintains a safe and sanitary facility for all shelter animals, and provides humane handling and care by assuring animals’ nutrition, housing and basic medical needs are met on a daily basis; ensures that the surroundings for the animals are always clean and sanitized, including kennels, walkways and isolation areas; feeds and waters; washes bedding, bowls and toys; transports animals to veterinarian offices for treatment daily; empties garbage; assist with administrative duties as needed; Weekend and holiday hours required. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Requires a high school diploma or GED; 1 year of job related experience; other requirements include but are not limited to: ability to carry up to 50 lbs short distances; ability to humanely restrain animals when necessary
Responsibilities
* Maintain a safe and sanitary facility for all shelter animals.
* Provide humane handling and care; assure nutrition, housing and basic medical needs are met daily.
* Ensure surroundings for the animals are clean and sanitized, including kennels, walkways and isolation areas.
* Feed and water animals; wash bedding, bowls and toys.
* Transport animals to veterinarian offices for treatment daily.
* Empty garbage; assist with administrative duties as needed.
* Weekend and holiday hours required.
Qualifications
* Must possess a valid driver’s license.
* Requires a high school diploma or GED.
* 1 year of job related experience.
* Ability to carry up to 50 lbs short distances.
* Ability to humanely restrain animals when necessary.
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