Animal Caretaker

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY :                         Humane Society of Pinellas

JOB TITLE :                           Animal Caretaker

REPORTS TO :                     Animal Care Supervisor

LOCATION :                         Clearwater, FL 33759

EMPLOYMENT TYPE :        FULL-TIME

STATUS :                               Hourly; Non-Exempt

HOURS :                                 FULL TIME - 40hrs / week

SCHEDULE : Tues-Sat

Tues- 10-630

Wed- 8-4 : 30

Thurs- 8-4 : 30

Fri- 10-6 : 30

Sat- 10-6 : 30

• AT LEAST ONE WEEKEND DAY REQUIRED

COMPENSATION :              $15-16.50 / hr Based on experience

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

SUMMARY :    The Animal Caretaker is responsible for the physical, emotional and behavioral needs of all animals at the Humane Society of Pinellas. The Animal Caretaker must objectively communicate medical and behavioral observations to the appropriate department, be respectful of the HSP facility and animals, while also understanding the animals in their care are adjusting to a shelter environment. The Animal Caretaker is responsible for helping alleviate the stress of this adjustment period through proper cleaning protocols, low-stress handling, and enriching the lives of newly admitted pets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

SKILLS REQUIRED :

BEHAVIORS REQUIRED :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Moderate physical activity performing potentially -strenuous activities to include :

No job description or policy of the Humane Society of Pinellas may be interpreted to allow any employee, volunteer, or representative to violate local, state, or federal law.

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