Animal Shelter Care Specialist

Animal Humane Society; Woodbury (MN); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Animal Humane Society in Woodbury, MN, is seeking a part-time Animal Care Technician. The role focuses on daily cleaning, feeding, and monitoring animals, plus data entry and support for transporting and medical procedures.

The candidate should have animal care experience, strong communication skills, a team mindset, and attention to detail. Shifts include weekends and varied hours, with a commitment to humane animal care and shelter operations.

Qualifikationen

• Experience — Animal Experience Preferred.
• Computer Skills — Proficient with computers, specifically, a working knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations and the willingness to assist at other sites.
• Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a team member and partner collaboratively with all departments.
• Physical & Emotional Capabilities — Must be able to handle the physical aspect of working in a shelter, including warm and humid environments. Should be comfortable with handling a variety of animals with medical and behavioral needs.

Aufgaben

• Animal Care — Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of cages, kennels, and animal areas per shelter protocols. Prepare and distribute food for animals in accordance with established procedures.
• Observe animals’ appearance and activity for any health concerns, reporting findings to appropriate teams.
• Process — Complete accurate data entry into the computer system.
• Support — Assist with animal restraint for transportation, medical procedures, collection of feces or urine, and euthanasia as required.
• Move animals throughout the shelter as needed.
• Communication — Gather and convey information in a clear, complete, and timely manner.
• Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values.

Kenntnisse

Animal care

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Animal Humane Society in Woodbury, MN, is seeking a part-time Animal Care Technician. The role focuses on daily cleaning, feeding, and monitoring animals, plus data entry and support for transporting and medical procedures.

The candidate should have animal care experience, strong communication skills, a team mindset, and attention to detail. Shifts include weekends and varied hours, with a commitment to humane animal care and shelter operations.