JOB OPENINGS
ANIMAL CARETAKER
(POSTED 12/18/18)
$13/hour - Hours: Fridays 8am-7pm and Saturdays 8am-4:30pm
Cape Ann Animal Aid is looking for a part-time Animal Caretaker to join our team on Fridays and Saturdays. Responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of facility and grounds including stocking of supplies and addressing laundry needs. All cleaning must be done using shelter approved cleaning protocols for all animal and common areas. Interact, work with and educate volunteers so that they can assist with enrichment, socializing, grooming, exercise, training and cleaning needs of all shelter animals and assist with public interactions.
- 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
- 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, animal area journals, daily checks list And BMODs to ensure a high level of enriching and humane care is provided for shelter pets by staff and volunteers
- 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
Position Requires:
- High school graduate or equivalency
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time, lots of bending and 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
Resumes can be directed to Colleen Burke, Kennel Manager, cburke@capeannanimalaid.org or 978-283-6055 ext 13
(POSTED 12/18/18)
$13/hour - Hours: Fridays 8am-7pm and Saturdays 8am-4:30pm
Cape Ann Animal Aid is looking for a part-time Animal Caretaker to join our team on Fridays and Saturdays. Responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of facility and grounds including stocking of supplies and addressing laundry needs. All cleaning must be done using shelter approved cleaning protocols for all animal and common areas. Interact, work with and educate volunteers so that they can assist with enrichment, socializing, grooming, exercise, training and cleaning needs of all shelter animals and assist with public interactions.
- 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
- 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, animal area journals, daily checks list And BMODs to ensure a high level of enriching and humane care is provided for shelter pets by staff and volunteers
- Observe animal’s physical condition, eating and elimination habits and report any areas of concern to management
- Maintain playgroup lists for both species
- Record and follow special diets
- Record, follow and advise to adjust individual enrichment plans
- 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
- Ensure animals have current cage cards
- Correct tab system is being used for animal
- Dogs- collars/harnesses are sized properly
- Cats- have appropriate sized litter pan
Position Requires:
- High school graduate or equivalency
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time, lots of bending and 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
Resumes can be directed to Colleen Burke, Kennel Manager, cburke@capeannanimalaid.org or 978-283-6055 ext 13