Job Description

Job Title

: Animal Care Attendant

Reports to

: Animal Care Supervisor

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