Animal Care Team

GENERAL SUMMARY:   The Animal Care Specialist will be responsible for cleaning kennels, cages, and shelter facilities; providing daily care to shelter animals; and other related job duties.   This position is full time, 5 days a week and requires Saturday & Sunday availability.

REPORTS TO:   Animal Care Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Animal care experience preferred

- Attention to detail

JOB SKILLS

- Must be highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented

- Must be organized and able to set priorities

- Must be able to work well in a team environment with the public, co-workers, and volunteers

- Must demonstrate emotional maturity and good judgment

- Must have knowledge of animal breeds and behavior

- Must be committed to the mission, values, and goals of the Belleville Area Humane Society

- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain

- Can work unaffected in an environment where dogs are barking.

- Work requires lifting and carrying animals and food bags (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 50 lbs)

- Walks or stands for extended periods of time; frequently works in a bent position.

- May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases

- Physical ability to clean

- Must be able to be on your feet for large portions of the day and handle large animals

- Allergies that are aggravated by animals or cleaning supplies may be a disqualification

- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions

- Must be able to stand, kneel, walk for up to 8 hours per day

- Must be flexible and willing to help with jobs outside of this job description

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

- Clean kennels and cages in dog and cat areas inside and outside as well as specific areas such as: Cat Intake, Dog Intake, Kitty Korner and Kitten Room.

- Cleaning up animal waste and alerting staff if unusual

- Clean common areas as necessary

- Wash dishes

- Operate laundry equipment

- Rotate animals from indoor spaces to outdoor spaces

- Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs (over 50 lbs will have assistance)

BENEFITS OFFERED:

- Partially paid medical, dental, vision

- Long-term and short-term disability

- Employee pet benefits

- Paid time off

- Holiday overtime

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description does not establish a contract for employment. The Belleville Area Humane Society is an at-will employer.