Animal Care & Adoption Specialist

Responsibilities

• Feeding - Ensure each animal receives the proper amount and type of food prescribed and always has fresh water (unless prohibited for a medical reason).
• Cleaning - Maintain a clean, comfortable environment for all animals, including proper disinfection and removal of fecal matter/debris.
• Infection control - Practice consistent infection control procedures, wearing PPE when necessary.
• Socialization - Provide appropriate social experiences for all animals and document interactions.
• Record Keeping - Log behaviors, eating habits, and any unusual occurrences, informing coworkers.
• General Housekeeping - Keep workstations and common areas clean and tidy.
• Laundry - Perform laundry as needed.
• Grooming - Ensure animals are clean, groomed, and healthy, including nail clipping and eye/ear cleaning.
• General Wellbeing - Report any signs of illness to the supervisor immediately.
• Exercise - Ensure animals receive daily exercise.
• Front Desk/Reception Area - Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of these areas.
• Miscellaneous - Assist with animal intake, report unsafe or broken equipment to supervisors.

Adoptions

• Demonstrate excellent customer service with prospective adopters and clients.
• Understand client needs and initiate the matchmaking process.
• Ensure new clients complete the adoption survey.
• Provide walk-throughs introducing potential adopters to resident animals.
• Be knowledgeable about animals' physical and behavioral attributes.
• Converse with potential adopters, building rapport and providing educational information.
• Educate adopters on responsible pet ownership.
• Supervise and mentor volunteers.

Specific Work Requirements

• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push, and pull for at least 8 hours per day.
• Lift packages and large bags of food weighing 25-40 pounds, as well as bags of kitty litter up to 40 pounds.
• Lift large animals for grooming.
• Speak and hear sufficiently to understand the job.
• Write neatly and communicate with others.
• Have visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to restrain animals.
• Able to attend staff meetings and training classes.
• Able to understand the needs of the animals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year experience in animal care is preferred.

Skills

• Detail-oriented and precise.
• Kind and compassionate.
• Able to follow directions.
• Organized.
• Patient.
• Able to maintain a clean, uncluttered environment.
• Works quickly.
• Works well with others and understands the team approach.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans, including free options.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 403(b) with matching employer contributions.
• Discount services and pet food.
• Health Reimbursement Account.

Pay

$19/hr

Schedule

N/A

Company Information

Bideawee is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a more engaged and productive workforce by placing our employees at the center of our thinking.