CCHS Hiring For Animal Care
Animal Caregiver
Responsible to: Animal Care and Facilities Manager
Function: To provide physical and emotional care to all shelter pets.
Duties:
1. Keeps all animal areas clean and sanitary, including but not limited to
cages, kennels and surrounding facilities (floors, walls, etc.) Scooping litter
and kennels when needed.
2. Provides food and water to shelter animals as appropriate.
3. Washes/grooms animals as needed or assigned.
4. Daily provides physical attention and emotional support to all shelter
animals. (ie petting, playing, talking)
5. Reports any illness or temperament problems to medical personnel or
behavior staff and/or animal care manager.
6. Reports any problems with facilities or equipment to animal care and
facilities manager.
7. Does laundry and other housekeeping tasks as needed or assigned.
8. Interacts with customers and volunteers as necessary to direct them to
the appropriate areas. Guides them in accordance with shelter policies and
procedures.
9. Works closely with the Behavior Department to assist in Dog Play
Groups and walking dogs.
9. Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience in caring for companion animals; excellent customer service skills; good
organizational skills; ability to work as a member of a team. Must be comfortable around
all types and sizes of dogs. Must be able to lift 40 #.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, additional training or college credits in animal care field
desirable. NYS Driver’s license. Physical condition commensurate with responsibilities
of the job.