Overview
Animal Care Attendant – Full Time Jobs in Davenport, IA at Humane Society of Scott County
Job Title: Animal Care Attendant
Reports to: Animal Care Team Lead
Location: Davenport, IA
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $12.00 per hour
Job Overview: Provides care for sheltered animals. Treats animals with kindness and respect and seeks to socialize them in order to make them more adoptable. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment for shelter animals. Provides exceptional customer support to all internal and external customers.
Job Duties: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties/responsibilities that management deems necessary from time to time.
Animal Care
· Clean and maintain kennels and animal living areas daily.
· Clean other shelter areas. Sweep, mop, take out garbage, wash windows, etc.
· Clean and maintain shelter equipment: i.e. carriers, leashes, brushes, etc.
· Provide each animal with food and water following approved feeding protocols.
· Help as needed with intake of new animals and inspection.
· Follow proper safety measures and procedures when handling animals and using chemicals and cleaning supplies.
· Clean and sanitize laundry and dishes in accordance with established protocol.
· Help maintain a clean and organized work environment.
· Inform health technicians of any health concerns with the animals.
Other Duties
· Act as a positive representative of HSSC to the general public.
· Other duties as assigned by the Animal Care Supervisor, Director of Operations, and Executive Director.
Qualifications and Requirements:
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· Minimum of one (1) year prior experience in a shelter or similar setting preferred, but not required
· A valid driver’s license is required, and a clean driving record is strongly preferred, with the ability to demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record while employed
· Disease transmission prevention knowledge preferred
· Completion of Fear Free Shelters Program or ability to complete program within 1 month of employment
· Proficiency of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
· Strong organizational and communication skills
· Able to humanely and safely handle animals under various circumstances
· Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs
· Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
· Ability to bend and squat regularly
· Ability to handle large animals (up to 150 lbs)
· Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes
· Strong interpersonal skills are necessary
· Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred
· Ability to maintain positive working relations with volunteers, staff, board members, donors, clients, and visitors
· Weekend and holiday availability required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Title: Animal Care Attendant – Full Time
Company: Humane Society of Scott County
Location: Davenport, IA
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