Animal Caretaker

Job Purpose:

Cares for animals by cleaning cages and general animal area; feeding animals; reporting signs of atypical behavior; bathing, grooming, exercising, and transporting animals.



Duties:

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.



* Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.



* Maintains animal quarters by inspecting conditions; cleaning cages and general animal area; disinfecting as required; repairing items.



* Feeds animals by preparing foods and formulas; placing food and water in cages.



* Maintains animals by inspecting animals; observing and reporting signs of atypical behavior; bathing, grooming, exercising, and transporting animals.



* Maintains animal records by recording actions and events.



* Protects animals by complying with state and local regulations, and organization policies and procedures; helping others comply.



* Keeps supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.



* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities;.



* Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

 

* Assists clients in making Boarding Reservations and invoicing.

Skills/Qualifications:

Animal Husbandry, Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Documentation Skills, Basic Safety, Facilities Coordination, Administering Medication, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Infection Control, Dealing with Ambiguity, Emotional Control, Verbal Communication