Animal Medicator - Dillsburg, United States - Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc.

Description

About us

• The Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Inc. (HOKAFI) is a nonprofit, nokill animal shelter for abandoned, abused and stray dogs and cats located in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. The shelter is run primarily by a dedicated corps of volunteers and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Foundation depends entirely on the private sector for funding through donations, membership dues, grants and fundraising activities._
• The shelter, founded by the late Helen Opperman Krause, sits on approximately two acres of landscaped grounds in a rural community and consists of a stateoftheart main cat shelter built in 1999, a remodeled cat shelter annex and a dog kennel. At any given time, this complex is home to as many as 100 cats and kittens and 10 dogs._

Overview:

We are seeking an Animal Medicator to join our team.

This position will offer critical care to the shelter's cat and dog residents and is responsible for administering antibiotic treatments as recommended by the shelter veterinarians.

Medications include but are not limited to pills, liquids, ointments, ear treatments and special feedings.

We are looking for 1 Part Time Medicator for shifts throughout the week, within the hours of 6:00AM - 8:00AM.

Duties:

• Administer all medications to animal residents currently on medicinal/antibiotic treatments.
• Administer additional treatments such as insulin injection(s), as well as monitor special diets and feeding schedules of diabetic residents and malnourished/anemic cats and dogs.
• Carefully observe all pets in the shelter for any signs of illness, and report concerns to the shelter medical committee chairperson; receive and react appropriately to resident medical updates.
• Initiate medical charts for cats and dogs returning from veterinarian visits, at the request of the medical committee chairperson or other shelter staff members or dedicated volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in animal care or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of basic animal care practices and procedures, with a focus on providing excellent care for cat and dog residents.
• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Ability to work independently, with good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to physically handle all canine breeds, sizes and temperaments as part of the position.

Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
From $20.00 per hour


Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• Morning shift

Work setting:

• Inperson

Ability to Commute:

• Dillsburg, PA preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dillsburg, PA 17019: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person