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Shelter Operations Assistant
NOTE: AS OF 1/27/23, WE HAVE RECEIVED MANY APPLICATIONS AND ARE THEREFORE NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Fulfilling part time work: care for animals while they wait for their new homes in a busy shelter environment.
Reports to: Intake and Adoption Manager
Hours/Schedule:
Part time as follows:
Mondays 7 am - 10 am
Tuesdays 7 am - 10 am
Fridays 6 pm - 8pm (there maybe some flexibility/choice of hours for Fridays)
Saturdays 7 am - 10 am
Job Description Summary:
This part time position is responsible for providing direct animal care to all shelter animals. Duties may include but are not limited to: finalizing animal intakes and adoptions, cleaning of the animal cages and kennels. general cleaning, walking dogs, organizing supplies, and administering medications to shelter pets. Animal handling experience required. Looking for someone who is highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Feed all cats and dogs
- Clean enclosures and kennels thoroughly.
- Help to perform adoptions and intakes when needed.
- Communicate animal updates/important information to staff regularly.
- Contain and monitor sick animals to prevent outbreaks and cross contamination of illnesses.
- Attend meetings on an as needed basis.
- Assist with maintaining and updating animal related paperwork.
- Provide a high standard of care for all animals, helping to ensure their physical well-being and emotional wellbeing.
- Assist with other duties requested by the Director of Programs and Operations.
- Carry out all of these duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.
Requirements:
- At least 1 year experience working hands on with animals
- Must be able to humanely and safely handle a wide variety of species including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and small mammals.
- Must be able to handle potentially aggressive animals safely
- Must have a positive attitude and be genuinely motivated to accomplish cleaning tasks efficiently and thoroughly.
- Must be able to lift 50lb.
Policies
- Operate consistent with the labor laws of MA and the laws of the MA Dept. of Agriculture and all other local, state and federal laws.
- Comply with legal requirements for handling controlled substances and pet medications.
- Comply with all current shelter policies including our culture statement listed below.
To apply: Please email your cover letter and resume by clicking the blue button below.