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Senior Animal Caretaker

Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance

Senior Animal Caretaker

Allegan, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job description ( Full Time)

    Senior Animal Caretaker will be responsible for the overall care and well-being of the animals at the Allegan County Animal Shelter for kennel cleaning/walking/feeding of animals.

    Responsibilities

    Hands-on role working with and managing kennel staff for daily cleaning to meet shelter health standards.

    Handle general care tasks such as feeding and grooming of the animals

    Assist in restraining animals for veterinary management

    Create intake paperwork for all animal intakes

    Provide intake vaccination/prevention for animals

    Keep records of animal feedings, treatments, and other updates

    Keep up daily laundry and cleaning for animal health per state mandates

    Engage in play activities and exercise with the animals

    Maintain a clean and healthy environment

    Provide weekly inventory list for animal food and shelter supplies

    Develop a weekly schedule for kennel staff

    Qualifications:

    Previous supervisory experience is required.

    Previous experience in animal care or other related fields preferred

    Passion for helping and treating animals

    Ability to follow protocols and direction from Operational Manager

    Ability to interact with animals in a calm, non-threatening manner

    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, stressful environment

    Able to work self-motivated, as well as team-oriented, as job needs develop

    Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly, 50 pounds assisted

    Hours per week:

    36-40

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $14.00 per hour, depending on experience.