Compassionate Shelter Animal Care Specialist

Joybound People & Pets; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Joybound People & Pets in Walnut Creek, CA seeks an Animal Care Specialist to provide daily care for shelter animals, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and medicating under veterinary guidance. You will work with staff and volunteers to promote humane treatment, observe health and behavior, maintain clean living areas, and input data in animal databases; part-time, on-site, with varied hours.

Must have a California driver’s license, pass background checks, and be able to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• Affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the workplace.
• Pre-employment background screening required.
• Valid California driver’s license; no more than two at-fault incidents in 3 years; no major violations in 10 years; must be insured.
• Minimum of six months’ work experience in a professional animal setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively; follow written/verbal instructions.
• Ability to interact with public, volunteers, and coworkers pleasantly and tactfully.
• Demonstrate maturity, good judgment, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Interact with colleagues, volunteers, and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Inspire and nurture the human-animal bond and help pair animals with families.
• Provide daily care, exercise, enrichment, feeding, and cleaning for shelter guests.
• Learn and apply training techniques to improve animals’ fit for adoption.
• Observe and report health or behavioral concerns to the Veterinary Clinic staff.
• Clean and maintain animal living areas, kitchens, bedding, and equipment.
• Input and print relevant information in animal databases.
• Deliver medications to shelter guests as indicated by veterinary staff.
• Promote humane and caring attitude toward all animals.
• Follow safety regulations and Joybound policies; work as part of a team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Joybound People & Pets in Walnut Creek, CA seeks an Animal Care Specialist to provide daily care for shelter animals, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and medicating under veterinary guidance. You will work with staff and volunteers to promote humane treatment, observe health and behavior, maintain clean living areas, and input data in animal databases; part-time, on-site, with varied hours.

Must have a California driver’s license, pass background checks, and be able to lift up to 50