Join our team to help us provide compassionate care for shelter animals!

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, and vaccinating.

• Assist Veterinarians and assistants with examinations, procedures, and treatments.

• Handle and restrain animals safely during examinations and treatments.

• Collect and prepare laboratory samples

• Utilize proper restraint techniques for safe animal handling.

• Assist with the intake and processing of new animals.

• Assist with assessments and record keeping.

• Prepare animals for surgery and assist during surgical procedures.

• Monitor animals during surgical procedures, while recovering from surgery, and provide post-operative care.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of animal enclosures and clinic areas.

• Communicate effectively with community members and volunteers

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and provide excellent customer service

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable and confident handling both dogs and cats.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to interact professionally and empathetically with the public.

• Available to work weekends and weekdays.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals in a shelter, veterinary clinic, or similar environment.

• Ability to regularly lift/carry 50 pounds may be required.

Work Environment:

• This role involves working in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal dander and various cleaning agents. It does require bending, standing, stooping, walking, and the ability to lift and move animals and supplies. 

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 – 12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8am – 4pm

• Including weekends