Animal Care Specialist - Briarcliff Manor, New York, , United States
1 day ago
Job description
SPCA Westchester is looking to add a passionate and dedicated Animal Care Specialist to our team
Summary: The Animal Care Specialists are responsible for the day-to-day care of all animals in our Rescue Center. This includes feeding, bathing, and providing enrichment that betters the life of the animals. The ACS position involves continuous cleaning to prevent contamination, illness and stress. This is a hands-on position that requires physical strength and constant mobility.
The Animal Care Specialists help to facilitate adoptions through counseling sessions with adoptive families and individuals. ACS must have excellent communication skills and provide customers with a positive adoption experience.
Animal Care Specialist Duties:
Observe animals' overall well-being and monitor for stress, signs of illness and abnormalities.
Feed and water all animals and bathe dogs when necessary.
Provide cats and dogs with daily enrichment, exercise, socialization, and basic obedience training.
Disinfect and sanitize all animal rooms, kennels, and cages, and maintain cleanliness throughout the day.
Help our animals find their forever homes through our match making process.
Disinfect animal transportation vehicles.
Daily stocking of supplies and maintain animal rooms in an organized manner.
Wash, dry, and store laundry and dishes.
Other duties as assigned.
Exposure to zoonotic diseases, loud noises, and weather conditions.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Must be dependable.
Familiar with canine and feline body language and basic behavior.
Ability to lift 50 lbs+ and stand on your feet all day.
Reliable transportation, including in inclement weather.
Basic computer literacy.
Opportunity for additional hours.
$17.00 an hour
This is a non-seasonal, permanent position.
Shifts we are looking to fill:
Tuesday and Saturday 8:30-4:30 and Friday 8:00 - 4:00.
Benefits:
Supplemental Benefits (Life Ins., etc.)
Accrued Sick Time
Holiday Pay
401k with match
Employee Discount via Cody's Clinic
About us:
SPCA Westchester is a no-kill, 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving homeless, abused and abandoned animals and to protecting animals from cruelty and neglect through education and enforcement of humane laws.
The SPCA is a growing organization that strives to offer as many competitive benefits as possible to attract talented candidates to join our team of dedicated and mission driven staff members. Your skills and individual talents will make a difference in the lives of homeless animals.
*SPCA Westchester is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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