Animal Care Technician (Cats)

• Our cat land staff is looking for another dedicated member to join our team of Cat Animal Care Technicians. An Animal Care Technician’s job is fast-paced, rewarding and fun!

Animal Care Technicians are the glue that keeps the shelter running, so if you are motivated, hard-working, and interested in making a difference by providing outstanding animal care, apply today!

Key Responsibilities will include:

Feed, medicate and observe felinbes to ensure they receive outstanding care; informing supervisors of changes to animal behaviors

Clean and sanitize shelter areas such as cages, kennels, food containers, litter pans, laundry, etc.

Provide adoption counseling to ensure a perfect match with adopters.

Able to exercise, socialize, and help train animals per shelter guidelines

Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals to achieve an efficient, healthy, safe and pleasant environment for the animals and public

Providing excellent customer service skills and a friendly demeanor to assist the public with the selection and adoption of a companion animal

Maintain accurate records of animals including feeding, exercise, and behaviors

Familiarization of the Pet Helpers website and ability to effectively communicate the principles, purposes, and objectives of the organization

Requirements/Skills:

Experience/general knowledge and understanding of animal shelters or veterinary practices preferred

High school diploma (minimum)

Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and walk/stand on your feet throughout a normal work day.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills

Able to work in a fast-paced, high energy, team environment

Ability to utilize time management skills and initiative to solve problems, with minimal supervision or direction

Tuesday - Saturday 9 - 5 with some holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Charleston, SC 29412: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person