Job Information
Verde Valley Humane Society Animal Care Specialist in Cottonwood, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6552069
The Animal Care Specialist is a key team member in ensuring the Shelter animals are well cared for in clean and wholesome environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Feed and water all animals as assigned, observing and reporting signs of illness, behavior change, or injury.
- Clean and sanitize facility and cat and dog habitats according to outlined procedures, including emptying garbage, washing and sanitizing bowls, blankets, towels and cat litter pans.
- Monitor habitats throughout day; provide additional cleaning or care, as needed.
- Handle all animals humanely and safely using safety equipment if necessary.
- Interact with internal and external customers while maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor.
- Restock supplies in all areas as needed.
- Assist in training new staff members.
- Move animals and necessary paperwork as required within the facility.
- Provide animals with appropriate toys for mental stimulation.
- May assist with meet and greet procedure between dogs or remove dogs from kennel to show to prospective adopters.
- May assist with the transportation of animals to/from local veterinarians.
- Other duties as assigned.
