Bilingual Animal Care & Adoption Specialist

APA Adoption Center; Clayton (MO); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Discounted Veterinary Care

Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, and

Sabbatical Program

Flexible and Accommodating Schedules

Professional Development Opportunities

Pet Bereavement Time Off

Zusammenfassung

The APA Adoption Center in St. Louis, MO seeks an Animal Caregiver to join our hands-on team delivering quality animal care, daily cleaning, feeding, walking, and basic medical support. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hourly pay based on experience.

Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, assisting with intake and adoption processes, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Bilingual-Spanish applicants are a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in animal health or welfare preferred.
• Friendly, customer service demeanor for internal and external customers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and follow through.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, donors, volunteers and general public.
• Efficient organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain composure and professional conduct during stressful situations.

Aufgaben

• Monitor health and well-being of the animals placed in the care of the APA Adoption Center.
• Provide quality care to include cleaning, feeding, medical care, grooming, walking, and enrichment.
• Maintain and replenish equipment and supplies.
• Assist with intake and disposition including, but not limited to, adoption, foster, transfer, or euthanasia.
• Restrain animals for veterinarians and technicians.
• Understanding of safety equipment and proper use.
• Provide vaccinations, venipuncture, and medical care according to APA procedures.
• Utilize a database to enter medical, behavioral, and other information.
• Performs all duties to ensure a positive image and to improve the functioning of the APA Adoption Center.
• All other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Animal care

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish

Jobbeschreibung

The APA Adoption Center in St. Louis, MO seeks an Animal Caregiver to join our hands-on team delivering quality animal care, daily cleaning, feeding, walking, and basic medical support. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hourly pay based on experience.

Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, assisting with intake and adoption processes, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Bilingual-Spanish applicants are a plus.