Animal Care Technician - Part Time, Animal Welfare League Of Alexandria, Alexandria, VA
Animal Welfare League Of Alexandria -
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Alexandria, VA,
US
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Animal Care Technician - Part Time
Date Posted: 2024-04-14
Job description
Responsible for daily cleaning and feeding of the animals at the animal shelter and other associated tasks. Weekend work will be required; Saturday or Sunday availability is required. This is a part-time, temporary position.
DEPARTMENT: Animal Care
FLSA STATUS: Part-Time Temporary
JOB SUMMARY:
Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB INCLUDE:
Animal Care:
Follow protocol to clean and sanitize and set up animal enclosures
Feed animals based on each animal's size and diet instructions
Ensure animals have clean, fresh water at all times
Complete observation records for each enclosure cleaned
Follow instructions regarding handling animals
Wash dishes and laundry
Lift large bags of cat litter, animal food and fill bins
Sort and organize donations
Mop floors
Clean exam rooms and associated animal care areas
Communicate regularly with supervisors and coworkers to ensure that they are aware of any issues pertinent to their areas of responsibility
Develop a basic working knowledge of the AWLA's procedures, guidelines, and protocols for the safe handling of animals
Other tasks as appropriate
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy workplace environment
Understanding of humane care and treatment of animals
Fluent in English
Preferred
Proven ability to clean and pay attention to detail
Experience in animal care
Shelter experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoors in a high noise, air-conditioned/heated building, outdoors at shelter in various weather conditions, or on-location for various activities
Equipment use:
power washer, industrial dish washing machine, laundry machine, dryer, and cleaning supplies
Work hours:
8 am to noon, five days a week
Weekend (Saturday or Sunday) and holiday hours will be required
MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:
Regular exposure to animals, cleaning chemicals,, dust, animal feces/urine
Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Ability to squat, bend, grip and be flexible to do so
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to work around pet dander, dust and other allergens without issue
Regularly required to stand and walk
Requires working alone or with minimal supervision - must be self-motivated
Requires treating people and animals in a pleasant, courteous and professional manner
Must have the ability to effectively communicate; verbally and written
Ability to read and listen to instructions and follow them
Ability to make observations and write them down
Adherence to the AWLA's policies and philosophies
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship.