Animal Care and Experience Specialist
Arizona Humane Society · Phoenix, AZ · 2 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Pets We Love
The Arizona Humane Society is seeking full-time Animal Care & Experience Specialists to provide exceptional care for shelter pets.
What You'll Do
- Demonstrate compassion and kindness in a clean and caring kennel environment.
- Execute excellent care by ensuring all animals receive: low-stress handling, positive interactions, mental stimulation, and physical exercise daily.
- Clean and sanitize facility and animal habitats according to outlined procedures and timelines, including emptying garbage, washing dishes, laundry, dog yards, and walkway sanitization daily.
- Feed, water, and maintain animal habitats in accordance with departmental and organizational standards at all times.
- Guide and work alongside volunteers and new team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Customer service or animal experience (preferred).
- Proficiency with or ability to learn/use Chameleon software for use with animals in shelter.
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all animal care and experience procedures.
- Handle all animals humanely per our low-stress and fear-free standards; correctly use safety equipment if necessary.
- Adhere to all established workflows to ensure the needs of the animals, the department, and the organization are met.
- Understand and adhere to all set cleaning, chemical, handling, and safety procedures.
Work Environment
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands and arms, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Occasional lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
- Wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander.
- Typical air conditioned and heated office environment most of the time.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous PTO program
- Up to 8 paid holidays per year
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks
- Opportunity for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.