Animal Care Technician - Growth Path in Shelter Care

Humane Society for Southwest Washington; Vancouver (WA); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dental and vision insurance

Matching 401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Section 125 FSA Cafeteria Plan

Life, disability, and accidental ins.

Employee discounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Résumé du poste

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington is seeking Animal Care Technicians at ACT levels 1–4, offering both full-time and part-time schedules in the Vancouver, WA area. Primary duties include daily animal care, health monitoring and maintaining clean, safe housing.

Roles progressively add responsibilities across four levels with opportunities for growth and teamwork with shelter staff. Compensation is hourly, with benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, comprehend, and follow instructions & SOPs.
• Ability to become certified in safe animal handling within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to complete Fear Free Sheltering certification within 90 days of employment.
• Able to work safely with animals, disinfectants & cleaning supplies.
• Able to perform physical work: scrubbing, mopping, bending, lifting, walking, and standing for up to 10 hours a day with appropriate breaks.
• Able to lift fifty pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to use a computer, working with Microsoft products.
• Ability to retain knowledge of animal breed, behavior, and handling.
• Knowledge of animal health, ability to identify ill health.
• Sincere interest in the mission of the HSSW

Responsabilités

• Provide daily husbandry to all animals in the shelter, including feeding, health monitoring and cleaning of all animal areas.
• Perform daily cleaning of designated areas, including but not limited to kennels, crates, supplies, laundry and associated public areas.
• Follow disease control protocols to ensure a safe, healthy environment.
• Follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for staff and safe living environments for all animals.
• Take immediate action to address any safety concerns or noncompliance with safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal or the organization at risk.
• Stock areas and maintain cleanliness of animal housing and public areas throughout the day.
• Keep supervisor informed of animal behavior or health concerns.
• Perform other duties related to the above tasks.

Connaissances

Description du poste

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington is seeking Animal Care Technicians at ACT levels 1–4, offering both full-time and part-time schedules in the Vancouver, WA area. Primary duties include daily animal care, health monitoring and maintaining clean, safe housing.

Roles progressively add responsibilities across four levels with opportunities for growth and teamwork with shelter staff. Compensation is hourly, with benefits for eligible employees.