Animal Caretaker NA - 03

Full Job Description

This position is located at: Paw's and Claw's - Fort Irwin To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Pet Kennel offers furry friends a place to stay! With exceptional customer service and passion for animals Announcement will have cut-offs every Tuesday or announced until filled.

Incentives and Bonuses Retention incentives may be paid.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Experience or training that indicates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position consistent with acceptable practices of the trade including but not limited to: 1.

Be physically able to lift and carry heavy items weighing over 70 pounds. 2. Stand and walk for long periods of time. 3. Be able to follow complex written instructions. 4.

Be able to maintain animal care records. *** All experience must be listed on the resume for that experience to be considered. No assumptions will be made. ***

Major Duties:

• Receives and shelters animals brought to the veterinarian clinic for treatment, temporary care or disposal. Observes animals and notifies supervisor of abnormal appearance.
• Maintains stock of cleaning materials and other items used. Mows grass and cleans yard of animal litter. Clears drains in runs. Empties garbage. May be required to operate a motor vehicle to transport supplies and laboratory samples.
• Ability to recognize obvious changes to the normal appearance and activities of animals. Ability to handle animals and clean work areas. Performs assigned tasks independently.
• Frequently lift and carry items and animals weighing over 70 pounds. Moderate effort is required to operate power washing and mowing equipment. s. Moderate effort is required to operate power washing equipment.
• Feeds animals taking care to measure food portions according to feeding instructions. Keeps records on animals in the facility. Assists other workers to restrain and treat animals. Cleans and disinfects animal feeding utensils and pen areas.