Animal Care Team

Belleville Area Humane Society; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision (partial)

Disability (long-term & short-term)

Pet benefits

Paid time off

Holiday overtime

Job summary

Belleville Area Humane Society is seeking a full-time Animal Care Specialist to clean kennels and cages, care for shelter animals, and support overall shelter operations. The role requires Saturday and Sunday availability and involves physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs; teamwork with staff, volunteers, and the public is essential.

Qualifications emphasize animal care experience (preferred) and strong attention to detail, with a focus on safety and compassion in a busy shelter

Qualifications

• Animal care experience preferred
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Clean kennels and cages in dog and cat areas inside and outside
• Clean common areas as necessary
• Wash dishes
• Operate laundry equipment
• Rotate animals from indoor to outdoor spaces
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs (assisted by staff for heavier loads)

Skills

Organized & detail-oriented

Team player

Judgment & maturity

Animal knowledge

Public & volunteer interaction

Physical endurance

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Animal Care Specialist will be responsible for cleaning kennels, cages, and shelter facilities; providing daily care to shelter animals; and other related job duties. This position is full time, 5 days a week and requires Saturday & Sunday availability.

REPORTS TO:

Animal Care Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Animal care experience preferred
• Attention to detail

JOB SKILLS

• Must be highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
• Must be organized and able to set priorities
• Must be able to work well in a team environment with the public, co-workers, and volunteers
• Must demonstrate emotional maturity and good judgment
• Must have knowledge of animal breeds and behavior
• Must be committed to the mission, values, and goals of the Belleville Area Humane Society
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain
• Can work unaffected in an environment where dogs are barking.
• Work requires lifting and carrying animals and food bags (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 50 lbs)
• Walks or stands for extended periods of time; frequently works in a bent position.
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases
• Physical ability to clean
• Must be able to be on your feet for large portions of the day and handle large animals
• Allergies that are aggravated by animals or cleaning supplies may be a disqualification
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to stand, kneel, walk for up to 8 hours per day
• Must be flexible and willing to help with jobs outside of this job description

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Clean kennels and cages in dog and cat areas inside and outside as well as specific areas such as: Cat Intake, Dog Intake, Kitty Korner and Kitten Room.
• Cleaning up animal waste and alerting staff if unusual
• Clean common areas as necessary
• Wash dishes
• Operate laundry equipment
• Rotate animals from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs (over 50 lbs will have assistance)

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Partially paid medical, dental, vision
  
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Employee pet benefits
• Paid time off
• Holiday overtime

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description does not establish a contract for employment. The Belleville Area Humane Society is an at-will employer.