Animal Care Tech, Part Time

Do you want to work with animals and people? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Are you a person that can multi-task, work independently, but also with a diverse group of people? Are you not afraid of getting dirty? Do you enjoy hard work, but also laughing in the face of chaos? If so, please consider joining the animal care team at the Whatcom Humane Society. We are looking for a part time animal care tech.

JOB TITLE Animal Care Technician – Part Time – 26 hours per week

FUNCTIONS To provide all sheltered animals with humane care, treatment and attention. Provide initial intake and ongoing vaccinations medical treatment, behavioral assessment of animals received into shelter. Provide professional and courteous adoption counseling and training information to the public, interacts with potential adopters to identify suitable matches between families and animals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Clean, disinfect, and maintain various animal quarters and accompanying areas in sanitary condition.

2. Vaccinate, feed, exercise and observe animals daily as to their health and well-being.

3. Provide special care when advised of animals requiring medication, treatment, and/or special needs.

4. Assist customer service and members of the public with lost pet searches, donation drop off, questions and other duties as needed

5. Properly identify all animals and maintain proper paperwork.

6. Receiving animal after hours and assisting other departments with incoming animals.

7. Incoming health examination, vaccinations and assessment

8. Animal behavior/temperament observation/evaluation

9. Adoption selection/counseling

10. Assisting volunteer teams with various tasks

11. Assist public in redemption/adoption of animals

12. Assist with humane euthanasia

13. Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent

2. Must be in good health, able to pass a physical examination, and lift 50 pounds.

3. Highly motivated toward the welfare and humane treatment of all animals.

4. Workable knowledge of proper care for animals or ability to learn.

5. Ability to work well and communicate with the public, volunteers, and fellow employees.

6. Must be able to work independently and in a diverse group environment.

7. Proven computer, written and verbal skills.

7. Have minimum 6 months professional working or volunteer experience with animals.

COMPENSATION:

$18.50 per hour. Benefits including vacation, sick, holiday pay after successful completion of introduction period. Employee assistance program. 4013b retirement plan available.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must work irregular hours, early morning shifts, weekends and holidays. Be able to deal with unruly, vicious, and dangerous animals humanely. Be able to deal with a hostile public, a fast paced workload that at times can be stressful and physically demanding. Be able to deal with strenuous physical activity and the emotional drain of the job. Exposure to parasites and infectious diseases.

TO APPLY:

Send cover letter and resume to:

Animal Care Leadership Team

Whatcom Humane Society

2172 Division Street, Bellingham, WA 98226

Email: listed in this post

(360)733-2746 fax

No phone calls please. www.dhs.gov/e-verify

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