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Animal Care Technician Jobs in Belden, MS at Tupelo Lee Humane Society
Title: Animal Care Technician
Company: Tupelo Lee Humane Society
Location: Belden, MS
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- Have you ever dreamt of working with animals in the animal welfare field? Do you have a passion for saving & helping homeless community animals in need?**
**Tupelo-Lee Humane Society is in search of dependable, self-motivated and compassionate individuals with integrity to join our team! Experience is preferred but not required.**
This Position Is Specifically For Those Who Are
- Comfortable with handling animals that include but are not limited to canines and felines.
- Energetic, attentive to detail, consistent and dedicated
- Proficient with following directions
- Task oriented and self-accountable
- Punctual and present to work during scheduled days and times
- Confident with handling canines and felines of all sizes (both large and small)
- Confident with handling potential fractious and/or distressed canines and felines
- Comfortable in loud, fast paced environments
Work Consists Of
- Hands on handling of animals (primarily canines & felines)
- Enforcing a kennel routine
- Feeding/watering according to a set schedule
- Daily various enrichments
- Observing animal behaviors and health
- Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting kennels, equipment and other items
- Assisting with grooming and bathing activities
- Interacting with pet owners' and performing adoption meet & greets
- Monitoring pets' conditions and communicating with onsite veterinary technicians and the onsite veterinarian
- Keeping records related to pets' physical conditions, feedings and other activities during time of stay
- Efficient with accurate and adequate record keeping
- Customer service friendly
- Computer efficient
- TEAM SPIRITED
Please Apply Only If You Are Able To
- Lift up to 50 lbs without assistance
- Walk, stand, crouch and bend for long periods on concrete floors for up to 6 hours at a time
**Days for scheduling may include weekends and/or holidays.**
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Days
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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