Hands-On Animal Care Steward for Multi-Species Shelter

Red Door Animal Shelter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Casual Dress

Job summary

Red Door Animal Shelter in Chicago is seeking a full-time Animal Care Steward responsible for the daily care of various shelter animals, maintaining cleanliness, and following policies set by management.

This role includes feeding, cleaning, and administering medications to animals, as well as providing tours and answering visitor questions. Benefits include health/dental insurance, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave.

Qualifications

• Insured car and valid driver's license required.
• Prior experience working with animals in a professional setting.
• Ability to work with the public.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Live within reasonable driving distance.

Responsibilities

• Clean animal areas including bedding, food/water bowls, and litter boxes.
• Feed the animals and administer medications.
• Drive animals to and from vet appointments.
• Unload and organize food and supply deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shelter.

Skills

Experience with animals

Public communication

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Red Door Animal Shelter in Chicago is seeking a full-time Animal Care Steward responsible for the daily care of various shelter animals, maintaining cleanliness, and following policies set by management.

This role includes feeding, cleaning, and administering medications to animals, as well as providing tours and answering visitor questions. Benefits include health/dental insurance, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave.