PT Animal Care Attendant

P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center
Camden, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 6/14/2024

An Animal Care Attendant will maintain a safe and sanitary facility for the animals and the public; provide proper handling and feeding of all animals; clean all animal areas in accordance with disease control procedures; communicate to the necessary persons the conditions of the animals within their care; relate with the public when necessary and appropriate in a professional manner; good skills in reading, writing, and communications.

Supervision Received:

The Animal Care Attendant works under the direction of the Shelter Director (or Director on Duty for the day).

Essential Duties:

  • Remove animals from their cages/kennels, clean and sanitize cages/kennels in accordance with disease control procedures
  • Provide food, water, and proper care for all animals according to assigned schedule or otherwise directed. Wash, sanitize, or dispose of food and water receptacles
  • Visually inspects and monitors all animals for signs of illness or unusual behavior
  • Reports any potential problems to Director of Animal Sheltering / Asst. Director
  • Transports or moves animals to assigned areas within the shelter
  • Assist in the handling and restraining of animals.
  • Perform clerical functions as may be required for the maintenance of records in the shelter
  • Washing, drying, folding and putting away laundry
  • Washing, drying and putting away dishes
  • Transport animals to and from the vets
  • Medicating of animals
  • Work within a team environment and participate in all activities and duties within the shelter.
  • May volunteer for work on fundraising and other activities.
  • Other duties as directed

Qualifications:

Experience / Education

High School Diploma or GED. Satisfactory work experience in the field of animal care, health aide, or custodial work. Education above high school in a relevant field may be substituted for work experience. Good interpersonal skills. Must know basic knowledge of animals. May know or be willing to learn breed identification skills.

Working Conditions:

  • Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
  • This position requires grasping, pulling, and repetitive hand movement.
  • Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in performing medical procedures and using the computer; hearing is required when providing phone and counter service and working with other staff.
  • While in training or performing medical procedures the incumbent is working with needles ant other sharp instruments.
  • The incumbent is frequently around animals that are agitated or injured and may attempt to bite or scratch.
  • The need to lift and carry animals or food weighing in excess of 50 pounds is required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Experience:

  • Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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