Primary Function: Under the direct supervision of the PAC Supervisor, cares for the animals in care and maintains the Pet Adoption Center facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides food and water for domestic, wild and exotic animals at the Pet Adoption Centers.
Cleans and disinfects cages, dog runs, floors, bowls, litter pans and other facility supplies in accordance with our policies.
Assist the public with processing animal adoptions and adoption information inquiries.
Answer telephones and effectively respond to phone and in-person inquiries pertaining to animal adoptions, days and hours of operation and other general agency information.
Observes animals for signs of illness or injury and reports concerns in accordance with our policies.
Interacts, exercises, socializes, and provides daily enrichment to the animals in our care.
Assist with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing and nail trimming.
May assist in euthanasia of animals.
Other duties as assigned.

Job Related & Essential Qualifications:

Experience in animal care or related field preferred.
Knowledge of animal husbandry practices and basic veterinary terminology
Experience with proper cleaning and sanitary methods in a sheltering environment.
Must be able to safely handle and restrain animals of different sizes and temperaments.
Ability to work well and communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees and volunteers.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of:

Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
Various kinds of animal behavior.
Basic domestic animal care and safe, humane animal handling.

Physical demands:

Requires the ability to stand, walk, run, sit and kneel, crouch or crawl and climb different levels of height.
Perform work, which involves frequent lifting, carrying and/or pushing of 25 lb., and occasionally lift, push and/or move up to 75 lb. or more. The employee will also be required to lift and carry equipment and disabled animals, at times for long distances.
While performing this job the employee is regularly required to use hands & fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and listen.
Work with and restrain animals of all sizes. Handle livestock and pet animals caught in disaster situations such as fires, floods, and earthquakes.

Working Conditions:

Dealing with possible unruly, vicious and dangerous animals and impounding the same safely and humanely
Dealing with possible hostile or overly emotional public
Ability to handle heavy and fast-paced workload, strenuous physical activity.
Possible exposure to parasites and infectious diseases
Must be willing to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays and standby.
Exposure to all types of weather conditions
The noise level in performing this job varies depending on the task being performed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

Hawthorne, CA 90250: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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