Animal Technician - Part Time (Woodbury)

Come be a part of Animal Humane Society - a Star Tribune 2018, 2019 Top Workplace and a 2021 National Nonprofit Top Workplace!

Job Purpose: You are a focused and communicative team member. You provide care, feeding, and handling of animals.

Schedule: Part-Time, 20-29 hours a week

Location: Woodbury

Candidate availability is a consideration in hiring. Candidates will be asked questions about availability and desired hours worked per week in the application process.

Days required to work: Must be available to work Saturdays or Sundays (ability to work both Saturday and Sunday is desired)

Saturday - Monday shift times will be scheduled between:

• 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday – Friday shift times will be scheduled between:

• 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

• Shift times are subject to change based on the needs of the organization

Pay: $16.00/hr

What you will be doing:

Animal Care — Perform daily cleaning of animal areas and feeding of animals in accordance with established procedures. Monitor appetite, hydration, stools, and vomit of all shelter animals.

Communication — Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information.

Support — Assist with animal restraint for transportation, medical procedures, and euthanasia as required. Move animals throughout the shelter as needed. Provide animal enrichment and complete fecal/urine collection when needed. Complete accurate data entry into the computer system.

Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.

Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

Schedule — Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours as defined by leadership with the expectation to work varied hours including evening and weekend shifts.

Experience — Customer service experience preferred.

Computer Skills — Proficient with computers, specifically, a working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations and the willingness to assist at other sites.

Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a team member and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.

Physical Capabilities — Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must have a high level of resiliency.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

About AHS

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota. As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.