Kitten Care & Nursery Technician

peggyadams; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach is seeking a Nursery Care Technician I to maintain the nursery and assist in kitten care alongside Foster Coordinator/ Foster Tech. You will work with volunteers and fosters to ensure top-quality animal care and a collaborative environment.

The role requires caring for kittens, feeding, cleaning, and coordinating with veterinary staff. GED and weekend availability are preferred, with an hourly pay rate of $16.00.

Qualifications

• Ability to work all shifts as needed, including weekends.
• Strong written communication and ability to write routine reports.
• Strong oral communication and comprehension abilities.
• Ability to problem-solve and provide reasonable solutions.
• Proven history of strong communication with management.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Well organized, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Multitask and assist other shelter departments when needed.
• General knowledge of animal care and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Bottle-feeding, transitioning, and caring for kittens.
• Provide compassionate care to all animals.
• Daily cleaning to prevent cross contamination and maintain a healthy climate.
• Feed and water as directed by management.
• Provide exercise and enrichment as directed.
• Communicate with Veterinarian and Vet Technicians about health of animals.
• Perform animal census inventory each shift.
• Assist with daily laundry, waste disposal.
• Restock and maintain supplies.
• Maintain equipment for cleaning and feeding.
• Bathe and groom animals as directed.
• Mentor and guide volunteers to achieve care goals.
• Assist with medical care and treatments as directed by staff.
• Provide feedback to supervisors for organizational growth.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Bilingual

Animal care knowledge

Education

GED

Tools

ShelterLuv

Job description

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach is seeking a Nursery Care Technician I to maintain the nursery and assist in kitten care alongside Foster Coordinator/ Foster Tech. You will work with volunteers and fosters to ensure top-quality animal care and a collaborative environment.

The role requires caring for kittens, feeding, cleaning, and coordinating with veterinary staff. GED and weekend availability are preferred, with an hourly pay rate of $16.00.