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ID
#17790928 -
Job type
Part-time -
Salary
$8 - $9 an hour -
Source
Oneida County Humane Society -
Date
2021-07-31 -
Deadline
2021-09-29
Animal Caretaker
Wisconsin, Rhinelander, 54501 Rhinelander USAPart-time
Vacancy expired!
Animal Caretaker Position
Essential Function/Major Responsibilities:
- Daily, thorough cleaning of all animal areas, including inside/outside runs, cat areas, floors, dishes, bedding, etc.
- Spot cleaning of animal and public areas throughout the day.
- Feeding the animals, including providing special diets as needed.
- Monitoring the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and rapidly identifying any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) and immediately reporting it to management.
- Medicating animals as directed.
- Socializing and grooming the animals.
- Assessing the temperament of the animals to facilitate finding the best possible placement for each individual animal.
- Doing laundry, dishes, washing windows, cleaning, and mopping public areas as needed.
- Providing a healthy, safe, clean, and pleasant environment and facilities for the animals and the public.
- Providing transportation for animals as needed, to and from vet appointment, for adoption events, to other shelters, etc.
- Promoting a humane and caring attitude toward all animals.
- Treating all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion always, regardless of the situation or circumstance.
- Assisting in the vaccination, examination, performance of medical treatments, and euthanasia as needed.
- Maintaining a friendly demeanor and providing good customer service while assisting with adoptions.
- Working courteously and cooperatively with other staff members.
- Stocking supplies.
- Filling in for other areas and performing other tasks/functions as needed, including helping at special events.
Specific Job Skills:
- Good interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential.
- Affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the workplace.
- Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction.
- Maturity, good judgment, and a professional personal appearance.
- Ability to identify problems or patient conditions (medical and behavioral) that need to be brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor or the veterinary technician. (We will train)
- Treat people and animals with respect; contribute to effective teamwork; and foster public relations beneficial to the shelter and its programs.
- Familiarity with animals, knowledge of animal behavior or experience volunteering or working with a rescue group, humane society, foster care involvement or other animal welfare agency are a plus.
- Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.
Physical/other Requirements:
- Physical ability to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required.
- Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands, to hear, to see, to move animals and goods.
- Physical ability to push up to 150 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday required
- Allergic conditions, which would be aggravated when handling or working with animals, may be a disqualification.
- Working conditions include working alone, working outside in varying weather conditions, frequent interruptions, and some evening meetings/classes.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be ages 18+
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $8.00 - $9.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:OCHS is following current CDC Guidelines
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
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