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Animal Care Associate - Shelter

Company

Dumb Friends League
Address , Denver, 80231
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary From $20 an hour
Expires 2023-12-01
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot?

For over 100 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region, we care for more than 20,000 homeless pets and horses each year at our four facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice. As an Animal Care Associate, you will be responsible for providing humane care for sheltered animals and maintain kennel facilities.

Purpose of Position: This position provides the highest quality care for the animals we serve ensuring their health, wellbeing and appropriate handling.

Responsibilities
  • Assist with and coordinate contagion exposure management, contagion prevention, and accurate usage.
  • Assist with monitoring kennel signage and room PPE requirements for appropriate and accurate usage.
  • Act as a resource for volunteers by answering questions, providing training and coaching in the moment, and addressing concerns.
  • Assist with and coordinate contagion exposure management, contagion prevention, and grooming tasks as needed.
  • Perform data entry and documentation to update animal records.
  • Assist with coordination of kenneling and movement of animals.
  • Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
  • Monitor and maintain food and supplies.
  • Provide care, health, and handling of the animals.
  • Interact with other departments and assist with additional animal care services such as delivery of medication and treatment.
  • Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
  • Perform or assist with maintenance of equipment.
People Care
People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies
Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources

Organizational Key Competencies
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
  • Excellence
  • Integrity and Ethics
  • Customer and Community Focus
Position Key Competencies
  • Analytical thinking
  • Conflict management
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
  • Volunteers
Full Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.
  • Holiday Pay
  • And more!
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • League-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending accounts
Compensation: Starting at $20.00 - $20.90 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements
Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Physical efforts require constant
bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 75 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Qualifications
Required
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work within a team environment
  • Experience working with and handling animals in a shelter or similar environment
  • Ability to complete work without close supervision
  • High attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs