Temporary Weekend Animal Shelter Caregiver

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Valdez (AK); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valdez Animal Shelter is seeking a temporary Shelter Attendant to assist with animals, volunteers, visitors, and the storefront. The role is scheduled for weekends and may have additional shifts, not exceeding 7.5 hours per day.

Primary duties include feeding and caring for animals, cleaning kennels, bathing, basic medical care, and interacting with the public. Experience with animals is a plus, and review of applications is ongoing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Scheduling flexibility; may work weekends and holidays.
• Previous experience working with animals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals including feeding, cleaning kennels, bathing, and basic medical care as directed.
• Assist with store operations, stocking, and ringing up transactions.
• Greet visitors and oversee volunteers; manage public information in a friendly manner.
• Enter animal data into the shelter database and maintain accurate records.
• Handle license, impound, adoption, and housing fees.
• Perform intake assessments and processing of animals; operate shelter solo when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Holiday availability

Animal handling experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Shelter software

Job description

The Valdez Animal Shelter is seeking a temporary Shelter Attendant to assist with animals, volunteers, visitors, and the storefront. The role is scheduled for weekends and may have additional shifts, not exceeding 7.5 hours per day.

Primary duties include feeding and caring for animals, cleaning kennels, bathing, basic medical care, and interacting with the public. Experience with animals is a plus, and review of applications is ongoing.