Animal Caretaker - Overland Park Waystation

Animal Caretaker - Overland Park Way station

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The ASPCA is seeking individuals who are excited about being part of a committed team working to support animals transported through our Overland Park Way station on their way to destination partners. You’ll be a member of a high‑performing team providing care and transport for over 40,000 at‑risk canines and felines per year and will work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders to further the ASPCA’s ultimate desired outcome that all animals live good lives.

• Cleaning and sanitizing animal housing in accordance with protocol provided by ASPCA veterinarian team
• Ensure animals are secured in a clean environment and provided with water and age, size and species appropriate food
• Prepare facility prior to transport and prepare cage charts
• Maintain facility professional appearance and cleanliness for the sake of safety of both animals and humans
• Prompt communication of animal medical needs immediately once an issue has been identified
• Be punctual and reliable
• Prompt communication of maintenance needs to the appropriate ASPCA staff contact
• Be careful and gentle with animals in loading and unloading
• Must be comfortable working with dogs of all sizes, cats and kittens
• Provide excellent customer service with shelter staff, veterinarian partners, volunteers, and community members at all locations
• Ensure the safekeeping of all paperwork provided for animals being transported
• Help manage inventory and stock supplies in ASPCA Overland Park Way station
• Assist with loading and unloading of all supplies into vehicle
• Maintain communication with supervisor at all times regarding set up and cleaning of facility
• Act as a responsible and compassionate representative of the ASPCA at all times
• Willing to participate in additional trainings

• High school diploma or GED required
• Two years animal care or veterinary assistant preferred

• This position is part‑time and requires a flexible schedule, which may include early morning, late evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require use of a personal vehicle
• This position is contracted through an employment agency. The employee in this position will be an employee of the employment agency and not the ASPCA.
• The target hiring range for this temporary role is $16.00 per hour and may be modified in the future.

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• Entry level

• Part time

• Other

• Non‑profit Organizations

The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.