Are you an animal lover with a passion for caring for pets? Do you dream of spending your days surrounded by furry friends, making tails wag and purrs echo through the halls? If you have a flexible schedule and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, we've got the purr-fect job for you!
About Lost Our Home Pet Rescue:
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue is the only non-profit, no-kill pet rescue based in Tempe, AZ. whose mission is to save pets abandoned, or at risk of homelessness, due to a life crisis. Many of our programs are linked to the human-animal bond and extend beyond pets to include pet parents. Services include (1) 90-day temporary care program, (2) a pet food bank (3) rescue of abandoned pets, (4) pet intake for adoption from pet parents in crisis (5) partnerships with domestic violence shelters.
Located in Tempe, Arizona, our beautiful shelter houses 80 pets (approximately 40 dogs and 40 cats). Our pets are well cared for in a "home-like" environment. You must love animals to work here!
Overview:
Under direction of the Pet Welfare Manager, Animal Care Technicians (ACT) provide daily care and well-being to the animals at Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, ensuring the environment is clean and welcoming for the animals.
Animal Care Technicians are the foundation of our rescue and are responsible for the feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and basic care of shelter dogs and cats. We're looking for reliable pet lovers who love a hands-on animal care position and will require early mornings and evenings, as well as weekend availability.
ACT Responsibilities include:
- Follow all written shelter procedures and protocols.
- Clean and disinfect kennels, suites, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility. Check and maintain supply levels.
- Ability to handle all cats and dogs of varying breeds, temperaments, and behavior.
- Report any signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to supervisor/manager.
- Provide food, water and proper care for all shelter animals based on feeding guidelines and by adhering to schedules and protocols.
- Provide behavioral enrichment to pets to support their well-being in the shelter.
Requirements & Skills
- 6 mos experience either working/volunteering for a shelter/rescue or caring for dogs and cats in a professional environment (boarding, vet office, groomer, etc.) is required.
- Ability to walk, stand, crouch, bend, lift, carry, push, and pull heavy items.
- Ability to handle all cats and dogs regardless of their breed, temperament, or behavior.
- Must be reliable and adhere to work schedule.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
- Strong team player with good communication skills and ability to work with a diverse team.
- Excellent time management.
Physical Effort:
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Handle and guide/walk dogs weighing up to 150 lbs.
- Walking and/or standing for long periods.
- Frequently work in a bent position.
- Use strength or agility in capturing and restraining stronger, more active animals.
Working Conditions:
- Both indoor and outdoor work is required.
- Exposure to unpleasant odors and noises.
- Exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes.
- Possible exposure to contagious diseases.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- animal care/handling: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tempe, AZ 85282: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person