Animal Care Associate

3 weeks ago

Alamosa, United States Denver Dumb Friends League Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 100 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region, we care for more than 20,000 homeless pets and horses each year at our four facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice. As an Animal Care Associate, you will be responsible for providing humane care for sheltered animals and maintain kennel facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide care, health, and handling of the animals.
  • Assist with coordination of kenneling and movement of animals.
  • Direct and provide guidance for animal care volunteers.
  • Interact with other departments and assist with additional animal care services such as delivery of medication and treatment.
  • Monitor and maintain food and supplies.
  • Perform or assist with maintenance of equipment.
  • Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
  • Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
  • Perform data entry and documentation to update animal records.
  • Act as a resource for volunteers by answering questions, providing training and coaching in the moment, and addressing concerns.
People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Key Competencies

Key competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes and actions. More in-depth definitions regarding these competencies are available from your manager, human resources, and can be found on the employee intranet.

Organizational Key Competencies
  • Integrity and Ethics
  • Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
  • Customer and Community Focus
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Excellence
Position Competencies
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Conflict Management
Compensation: Starting at $20.00 - $20.90 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Full Time Benefits - Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.
  • Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • League-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Sabbatical
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401(k)
Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Frequent lifting of animals and objects up to 75 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on December 19, 2024.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work within a team environment
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to complete work without close supervision
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to follow timelines for projects, accomplish multiple tasks, and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
Required
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
  • Experience: Worked with and/or handled animals in a shelter or similar environment


Salary Description

$20.00-$20.90

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