Animal Caregiver

Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals (NiSHA); Nantucket (MA); In loco; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Part-time

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NiSHA in Nantucket is seeking a Part-Time Animal Caregiver to help care for shelter animals, including dogs, cats, and others. This hands-on role involves feeding, cleaning, and enrichment to prepare dogs for successful homes.

The ideal candidate is passionate about animal welfare, able to lift and be on their feet, and available for morning and evening shifts, weekends and holidays. A valid driver's license is preferred.

Competenze

• Interest in improving animal welfare and care.
• Ability to work with dogs with behavioral needs is a plus.
• Willing to work mornings and evenings, weekends and holidays.

Mansioni

• Feeding, cleaning, and providing daily care for shelter animals
• Walking and working with dogs to build skills and help prepare them for successful homes
• Handling and caring for cats and other small animals
• Administering medications as directed
• Cleaning kennels, cages, and animal care areas
• Providing enrichment, exercise, attention, and affection to the animals in our care

Conoscenze

Dog care

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Valid driver's license

Positive reinforcement knowledge

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Company Description

NiSHA (Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals) is a comprehensive animal welfare organization dedicated to treating all animals with love, respect, compassion, and dignity. The board, staff, and volunteers work together to provide a safe haven where no animal in need is ever turned away, and animals are not euthanized due to space, time, or resources. NiSHA actively addresses pet overpopulation by promoting spay/neuter on Nantucket and in communities across the country that are still struggling with this issue. The organization also leads humane education, advocacy, and outreach efforts in the region. NiSHA strives to be the consistent voice for animals and a trusted resource for the community.

Role Description

Do you have experience or an interest in working with dogs - including large, strong dogs and dogs who may have behavioral challenges? NiSHA is looking for a dependable, compassionate Part-Time Animal Caregiver to join our team and help care for animals who need us.

This is a hands-on position that includes:

• Feeding, cleaning, and providing daily care for shelter animals
• Walking and working with dogs to build skills and help prepare them for successful homes
• Handling and caring for cats and other small animals
• Administering medications as directed
• Cleaning kennels, cages, and animal care areas
• Providing enrichment, exercise, attention, and affection to the animals in our care

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in improving the lives of animals
• Is comfortable walking dogs outdoors in the elements
• Is dependable and works well as part of a team
• Is physically able to lift, bend, kneel, clean, and be on their feet throughout a shift
• Has a valid driver's license
• Is available for a combination of morning and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Experience with positive reinforcement training and behavior techniques is a plus.