Animal Care & Adoption Specialist (Part Time)

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• 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 contact and experiences for all animals, documenting 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 free from fecal matter, providing baths if necessary.
• General Wellbeing - Report any signs of illness to the supervisor immediately.
• Exercise - Ensure animals receive daily exercise.
• Housekeeping - Maintain cleanliness of the front desk and reception area.
• 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.
• Describe physical and behavioral attributes of animals to potential adopters.
• Converse with potential adopters to build rapport and educate them on responsible pet ownership.
• Supervise and mentor volunteers.

Specific Work Requirements

• 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 (up to 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.
• Maintain visual acuity to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to restrain animals.
• Able to attend staff meetings and training classes.
• Understand the needs of the animals.

Preferences

• Retail/Customer service experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year experience in animal care (optional)

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Bideawee is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to foster a more engaged and productive workforce.

Equal Opportunity

Bideawee is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status, or any other protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.