Animal Care
- Adept in monitoring the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and rapidly identifying any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) and immediately reporting it to the supervisor or veterinary technician; socializing and grooming the animals
- Skilled in assessing the temperament of the animals to facilitate finding the best possible placement for each individual animal; doing laundry, dishes, washing windows, cleaning andmopping public areas as needed; providing a healthy, safe, clean and pleasant environment and facilitiesfor the animals and the public
- Adroit in providing transportation for animals as needed, to and from vet appointment, for adoption events, to other shelters, etc.; promoting a humane and caring attitude toward all animals; treating all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance
- Expert in maintaining a friendly demeanor and providing good customer servicewhile assisting with adoptions; possess affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the work place; treat people and animals with respect andfoster public relations beneficial to the shelter and its programs
- Familiarity with animals, knowledge of animal behavior or experience volunteering or working with a rescue group, humane society, foster care involvement or other animal welfare agency are a plus; ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies