Animal Care Associate (Dedham)

Animal-Rescue-League-of-Bosto; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer matching

Pet care reimbursement

Team environment

Job summary

The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) in Dedham, MA is seeking a full-time Animal Care Associate to join our caring team. You will help care for animals at the Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center, providing food, water, exercise, enrichment, grooming, and medication as needed.

Join a mission-driven organization that has cared for thousands of animals since 1899. We offer a base wage of $18/hour, paid holidays, retirement with employer matching, pet care reimbursement, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience with animals preferred.
• Patient and able to handle stressful situations.
• Reliable and able to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals with food, water, exercise, enrichment, grooming, and meds.
• Clean and disinfect kennels and shelter areas.
• Guide clients through adoption and surrender processes with kindness.
• Collaborate with team to ensure high-quality animal care.

Skills

Compassion

Team player

Job description

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Animal Care Associate (Dedham)

Regular Full Time 55 Anna's Place, Dedham, MA, US

Are you mission-driven and interested in working with animals? The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), one of New England’s leading animal welfare organizations, is seeking a a full-time Animal Care Associateto join our Dedham location.

Who we are:

Pets are family. This belief is at the heart of everything we do at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. We are the first female-founded animal welfare organization in Massachusetts and are proud to carry on a legacy of kindness and compassion, helping more than 20,000 animals annually since 1899. Recognized for our innovative, award-winning programs that go beyond sheltering, we address the root causes of the issues facing animals and the people who love them. By partnering with communities, we help animals heal and thrive, keep pets and people together, and protect animals from harm.

What we offer:

• Base wage of $18/hour;
• Paid holidays;
• Retirement plan with employer matching program;
• Generous pet care reimbursement and discounts;
• The opportunity to work with a great team of colleagues who give their all every day!

What you will do:

Use your skills to make a difference by becoming a part of one of the best and oldest animal welfare organizations! Here’s how:

• Care for the animal population of our Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center by providing food, water, exercise, enrichment, medication, and grooming;
• Clean and disinfect kennels and other shelter areas;
• Guide clients through the adoption process and surrender process with kindness and compassion;
• Help us continue to learn and grow as a team of development professionals who work hard to ensure ARL continues to provide the best care for animals in need!