JOB OPENINGS

ANIMAL CARETAKER (FULL-TIME) $13/hour

Position Responsibilities
Facilitating the appropriate and humane daily care of all shelter pets’ physical, emotional and behavioral needs by working as part of a team composed of staff and volunteers.  Assisting with behavioral management of animals, supervising public and shelter pet interactions and educating public on animal care.

General:
- Use proper and humane handling techniques as instructed by management for all animal interactions including during normal daily care routines, grooming procedures, assisting with veterinary needs and behavioral health goals

Cleaning & Maintenance:
- All animal enclosures according to shelter protocols for safety, disease control, emotional health and comfort of animal
- Facility and grounds including stocking of supplies and addressing laundry needs​
- Ensure animals have current cage cards and correct tab system

Behavioral Health:
- Interact with cats and dogs using appropriate enrichment tools and shelter areas to ensure safe levels of play, exercise, training and socialization to minimize stress levels of all shelter animals and increase adopt-ability
- Read and update communication boards, emails, and animal area journals
- Responsible for filling out daily checklists and BMODs
- Maintain play groups as specified for both species

Physical Health:
- Observe animal’s physical condition, eating and elimination habits and report any areas of concern to management
- Record and follow special diets
- Be observant of animals in your care and ensure you are able to properly identify them, requesting assistance from other staff or management as needed
- Dogs- collars/harnesses are sized properly, tab system and assigned on communication boards
- Cats- have appropriate sized litter pan, tab system and assigned on communication boards

Public Relations & Team work:
- Interact, work with and educate volunteers so that they can assist with all aspects of animal care relative to their volunteer duties
- Interact with and educate visiting public on animals in your care and assist with helping interested adopter find appropriate shelter pet matches for their lifestyle
- Work cooperatively and respectfully as part of team with fellow staff members  and management for positive outcome of all animals in the shelter care including regular communication via staff email, logbooks, boards and meetings
- Participate in production of video and photographic images relating to promotional, educational and informational purposes
- Perform other duties as requested by Management

Qualities, Experience & Personalities Position requires:
- High school graduate or equivalency
- Job duties require physical ability to stand for extended periods of time, lots of bending, moderate to heavy work with the ability to lift 50lbs
- Have a valid MA drivers license in good standing
- Have good customer service skills- conflict resolution, ability to deal politely and professionally with variety of people
- Proficient with computers to maintain animal care records, emails and web based calendars

To apply, please send resume to Sunniva Buck at sbuck@capeannanimalaid.org.

POSTED 4/6/19