Animal Care Attendant

Alameda CA

Description

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter has 3 openings for part-time animal care attendants. Under direct supervision of the Animal Care Manager, the Animal Care Attendant maintains safe and sanitary facilities for shelter animals and the public, and provides humane handling and care to shelter animals. Specific Responsibilities: The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.  Cleans and disinfects kennels, wards, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility with appropriate cleaning agents in order to maintain a healthy, clean, safe and sanitary facility for shelter animals and the public; performs general janitorial duties as required.  Humanely handles and kennels all animals and identifies shelter animals with appropriate tags or bands before kenneling, including animals which may be ill, injured, quarantined, aggressive or difficult to control and wild animals such as snakes, skunks, pigeons and raccoons.  Provides food, water and proper care for all shelter animals by adhering to schedules and protocols within departmental policy.  Monitors all animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined, for signs of illness or unusual behavior; makes notations and promptly reports information regarding health and behavior of animals to the Operations Director and Medical Director.  Maintains accurate and legible case files and records for each animal in the shelter; uses a computer to input, update and access information regarding shelter animals and to produce written documents.  Provides information and assists members of the public, including individuals who may be angry, hostile or distraught, in search of lost or adoptable pets according to established laws and shelter procedures. Works with volunteers and staff to ensure a positive and professional environment in the shelter.  Exercises shelter animals and observes their behavior to assist and determine their health and wellbeing.  May assist management, the Veterinary Medical staff and other individuals, in animal husbandry, surgery or related procedures, as required by law and shelter policy.  Performs all tasks with utmost regard for personal, animal, volunteer and public safety.  Other duties as assigned.  Lift and carry objects and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds;  Perform general labor duties for extended periods of time. Please know that FAAS is a small shelter with limited employed staff. Every person hired needs to be ready and willing to do every other job in the organization on a pitch-in basis. Initial and continued employment is conditional upon the successful inspection of a criminal background check and DMV driving report and reports may be requested on a periodic basis throughout employment. This position is subject to pre-placement drug screening.