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ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT - PT
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Job Details
Job Location
Main Campus - Lynnwood, WA
Position Type
Part Time
Salary Range
20.76 Hourly
Job Category
CAS - Shelter
Description
A Northwest leader in protecting animals since 1967, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) shelters homeless animals, rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife, and empowers people to demonstrate compassion and respect for animals in their daily lives.
Position Title : Animal Care Assistant- 24 hrs / week
Starting Wage : $20.76 per hour
Purpose Summary :
To provide for the comfort, health care and enrichment needs of animals at the shelter and to support the Animal Care Lead (ACL) in their daily tasks, under the direct supervision of the Animal Care Manager, with daily oversight provided by the Animal Care and the Animal Care Manager.
VALUES
All employees and volunteers exemplify the values of PAWS and exhibit mindful demonstration of :
Commitment - A champion for animals no matter the difficulty.
Compassion - Acting to ease pain and distress.
Kindness - Demonstrating caring toward all living beings.
Respect - Welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.
Trust - Believing in the ability and positive intention of others.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Cleans animal housing and treatment areas and provides food, care, and socialization for animals per written procedures.
- Processes incoming animals that are stray, transferred from other shelters, or surrendered by owners. This includes but is not limited to performing physical and behavioral assessments, entering information into the database, and setting up animals in appropriate kennels or cages.
- Administers vaccinations, immunizations and treatment for injuries or illness as prescribed by a veterinarian and provides general health care for animals as provided in written policies and procedures.
- Prepares areas and provides care for post-operative and pre-surgical animals per standard operating procedure (SOP).
Other responsibilities Include :
Controls over Work :
The Animal Care Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Animal Care Manager and is expected to perform the established duties according to daily schedules.
All PAWS positions receive written performance evaluations after the first 90 days and annually thereafter.
Application process :
Only Complete Application Packets will receive consideration.
Applications received through February 14, 2025, will receive priority consideration.
Position Open Until Filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements :
Candidates must be able to lift a minimum of forty (40) pounds. Work is performed both in and out of the shelter or Cat City adoption center which requires lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and other moderately strenuous activities. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, including working at a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Requirements :
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :