Animal Care Specialist

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• Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, illness, and disease
• Handle all animals as required
• Walk dogs/play with them in outside kennels
• Bathe and provide care to all animals
• Provide care as needed
• Process the intake of animals
• Ensure that cages and animals are properly cleaned
• Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels and cages as necessary
• Perform general cleaning in other areas of the shelter to control spread of germs
• Wash food and water bowls
• Run loads of laundry
• Responsible for letting Senior Animal Care Specialist or Administrator know when supplies are needed
• Works well with employees to ensure all animals are supported and all shelter tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Answer phone calls
• Process the adoption of animals
• Become proficient in Shelter Manager for the intake and adoption of animals
• Provide assistance with fundraising and volunteering for activities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Accounting