Animal Care & Enrichment Specialist

Animal Care Centers of NYC; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

PTO

Health insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Resumo da oferta

Animal Care Centers of NYC seeks an Animal Care Specialist to maintain a clean, healthy living environment and provide close interaction with animals to support their physical and mental well-being. The role requires caring for animals, lifting up to 50 pounds, and standing for long periods.

You'll participate in daily care routines, document observations, and coordinate with medical and adoption teams. The position emphasizes a team approach, with ongoing training and a union environment.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of previous animal care or custodial experience, or equivalent education in a related field.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for 8 hours or more.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a high standard of animal care and welfare, including scheduled feedings, clean water, bedding, and enrichment.
• Properly clean and sanitize kennels, wards, cages, equipment and shelter areas as assigned.
• Exercise and socialize with animals and follow dog walking guidelines.
• Observe and document unusual behavior, signs of illness, or injuries daily.
• Communicate vital information to medical, behavior, adoptions, and New Hope departments as needed.
• Restrain, confine, handle, and care for animals including those ill, injured, or aggressive.

Conhecimentos

Animal care

Physical stamina

Communication

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Animal Care Centers of NYC seeks an Animal Care Specialist to maintain a clean, healthy living environment and provide close interaction with animals to support their physical and mental well-being. The role requires caring for animals, lifting up to 50 pounds, and standing for long periods.

You'll participate in daily care routines, document observations, and coordinate with medical and adoption teams. The position emphasizes a team approach, with ongoing training and a union environment.