Animal Care Attendant - Hillsborough Campus

Animal Care Attendant - Hillsborough Campus

Job Category
:
Labor

Requisition Number
: ANIMA
001444

Location:

Tampa, FL 33607, USA

For over 100 years, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay has been dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort for companion animals in need. We’re currently seeking a full-time Animal Care Attendant for our state-of-the-art shelter. The function of this role includes providing the care and basic needs of all animals in the shelter, including cleaning cages and runs in kennel areas and proper feeding and care of all shelter animals.

Pay rate
: starting rate of $15.00 with the opportunity to go up to $18.00 within 9 months

• Follows Shelter Veterinarian and Vet technicians’ specific instructions in giving, feeding specific diets or following special sanitary procedures.
• Performs recurring assignments independently and refers deviations or unfamiliar situations to the supervisor.
• Observes animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent.
• Handles animals as required and restrains animals.
• Walks dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.
• Provides tender loving care to the shelter animals.
• Reports signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to vet technicians/veterinarians.
• Applies knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements of animals. As required, provides special food and liquids.
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains kennels, cages, runs, and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled and odors are not apparent.
• Performs general cleaning in other areas of the shelter to control the spread of disease.
• Washes and sterilizes water and food bowls.
• Launders and dries towels and blankets.
• Works around a diverse array of animals, including dogs, cats, and small pets like guinea pigs, rabbits, and more.
• This role requires lifting 50 lbs+, frequent bending and stretching, and being on your feet throughout the day in a fast-paced environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Kennel Manager.

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED).
• Experience working with animals is preferred.

• $15.00 per hour for full-time position; part-time not considered for this position.
• Chance to increase to $18.00/hour within the first 9 months of employment.
• A very generous benefits package.

Please no phone calls.

• High School or better.

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