Dog Caretaker (Full Time)

Caabr; Baton Rouge (LA); In loco; USD 13.000 - 19.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Caabr in Baton Rouge is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to support daily shelter operations, caring for dogs and cats, cleaning kennels, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

You will follow feeding protocols, monitor animal well-being, log notes in Pet Point, and collaborate with the Animal Care Supervisor and Senior Shelter Manager. This full-time role requires patience, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Competenze

• Care for animals with compassion and patience.
• Follow shelter SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Read and follow feeding protocols.

Mansioni

• Clean and sanitize kennels and living areas daily.
• Feed and provide water according to protocols.
• Monitor animal health and report issues to supervisor.
• Utilize Pet Point for communications as needed.
• Maintain organized work and storage areas.
• Assist with euthanasia when required.

Conoscenze

Animal handling and welfare

Safety compliance

Team communication

Record keeping

Lifting to 50 lbs

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Reports To: Animal Care Supervisor and Senior Shelter Manager

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Clean, sanitize and maintain kennels and animal living areas on a daily basis.
• Feed animals according to feeding protocols.
• Ensure animals have free choice of clean water at all times
• Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies.
• Inform supervisor of any health issues with the animals.
• Inform supervisor of any kennels needing repair.
• When applicable, utilize Pet Point for all necessary communication (changing locations, updating behavior memos)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked work area
• Maintain laundry area, food prep area, and general storage, ensuring areas are kept clean, organized, and stocked at all times
• Perform and/or assist with humane euthanasia

Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Follow the mission of CAA.
• Enjoy working with animals and have a genuine concern for their care and well-being. Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual. Self-starter.
• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior. Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.
• Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.
• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player.
• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized
• format.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Demands: The work is performed in animal housing areas and shelter surroundings. Typical position requires workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects.

11.50 an hour- 40 hours a week