An Animal Care Attendant will maintain a safe and sanitary facility for the animals and the public; provide proper handling and feeding of all animals; clean all animal areas in accordance with disease control procedure; communicate to the necessary persons of the conditions of the animals within their care; relate with the public when necessary and appropriate in a professional manner; good skills in reading, writing and communications.

Supervision Received:

The Animal Care Attendant works under the direction of the the Shelter Director (or Director on Duty for the day).

Essential Duties:

• Remove animals from their cages/kennels, clean and sanitize cages/kennels in accordance with disease control procedures
• Provide food, water, and proper care for all animals according to assigned schedule or otherwise directed. Wash, sanitize, or dispose of food and water receptacles
• Visually inspects and monitors all animals for signs of illness or unusual behavior
• Reports any potential problems to Director of Animal Sheltering / Asst. Director
• Transports or moves animals to assigned areas within the shelter
• Assist in the handling and restraining of animals.
• Perform clerical functions as may be required for the maintenance of records in the shelter
• Washing, drying, folding and putting away laundry
• Washing, drying and putting away dishes
• Transport animals to and from the vets
• Medicating of animals
• Work within a team environment and participate in all activities and duties within the shelter.
• May volunteer for work on fundraising and other activities.
• Other duties as directed

Qualifications:

Experience / Education

High School Diploma or GED. Satisfactory work experience in the field of animal care, health aide, or custodial work. Education above high school in a relevant field may be substituted for work experience. Good interpersonal skills. Must know basic knowledge of animals. May know or be willing to learn breed identification skills.

Working Conditions:

• Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• This position requires grasping, pulling, and repetitive hand movement.
• Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in performing medical procedures and using the computer; hearing is required when providing phone and counter service and working with other staff.
• While in training or performing medical procedures the incumbent is working with needles ant other sharp instruments.
• The incumbent is frequently around animals that are agitated or injured and may attempt to bite or scratch.
• The need to lift and carry animals or food weighing in excess of 50 pounds is required.

License / Certificate: n/a

N/A

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Camden, ME 04843: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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