Animal Care Assistant
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JOB DESCRIPTIONS Job title Animal Care and Enrichment Assistant Reports to Executive Director and Senior Director of Operations Job purpose The position provides support for all routine and specialized animal care matters, including enrichment.
Duties and responsibilities The primary job duties and
Responsibilities:
Animal Care Assists with animal care related to diet, routine health, housing, level of human contact, and enrichment for each animal.
Reports animal issues to the Executive Director and/or Senior Director of Operations, including behavioral changes.
Provide input, as directed by management, and assist with maintaining animal care records, including incorporation of information provided by volunteers.
Provide input, as requested by management, and assist with developing animal protocols and enrichment.
Communicate animal protocols, enrichment, dietary, and other information to other staff, volunteers, and interns, as directed by management.
Follow leveling protocols for animals and ensure volunteers and interns follow them as well.
o Participate in the annual review of the evacuation protocol, as directed by management.
Participate in evacuation drills with staff and volunteers on an annual basis.
Participate in the review of volunteer training materials, etc.
as directed by management.
Other Duties o Performs occasional additional duties as assigned by management on an as needed basis.
Responds to emergency situations at the direction of the Executive Director and/or the Senior Director of Operations.
Completes corrective/preventive actions identified in Incident Reports or by other means in a written format and submits to the Executive Director and/or the Senior Director of Operations for review and approval.
Communicates consistently and regularly with management in the format specified, as requested.
Demonstrates professional behavior associated with interactions with management, staff, volunteers, interns, Board members, donors, and visitors.
Unless approved in writing by the Executive Director, cannot work for another wildlife, animal organizations or another nonprofit or company that could be deemed a conflict on interest.
Qualifications Experience - Two (2) years' experience with animal care and/or in a sanctuary or rescue setting.
Preferred experience - Hands-on experience with animal care and catch-up procedures for wolf dogs; experience and knowledge of unique housing and food needs of wolf dogs as well as companionship and enrichment needs.
Specialized knowledge - Animal care knowledge including expertise in diet, general health, enrichment, and management of animals in a captive environment.
Skills - Advanced knowledge of canid behavior; strong computer skills.
Abilities - Ability to provide leadership to animal staff and volunteers; ability to read animal body language and behavior; ability to work in a collaborative team approach and successfully resolve conflicts with other staff and volunteers; ability to successfully work with governmental and regulatory entities; ability to learn, implement, and use unique computer programs for animal care and medical charting.
Other characteristics - Ethical and compassionate behavior related to animal care.
Certification/License - Valid Driver's License.
Working conditions Performance of duties in an outdoor setting in extreme weather conditions; some indoor office work and computer work.
Physical requirements Ability to lift 50 lbs.
, walk in rugged terrain in extreme weather conditions of heat and cold; perform manual labor including facility maintenance in outdoor conditions; walk large animals on leash in outdoor conditions that include extreme cold and heat.
Bend, kneel and sit for extended periods of time in outdoor animal enclosures.
Sit for several hours per day at an office computer.
Reports to Executive Director and Senior Director of Operations Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.
00 - $16.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Schedule:
8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate:
Bellvue, CO 80512:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Veterinary
Experience:
1 year (Required) Veterinary assistant:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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JOB DESCRIPTIONS Job title Animal Care and Enrichment Assistant Reports to Executive Director and Senior Director of Operations Job purpose The position provides support for all routine and specialized animal care matters, including enrichment.
Duties and responsibilities The primary job duties and
Responsibilities:
Animal Care Assists with animal care related to diet, routine health, housing, level of human contact, and enrichment for each animal.
Reports animal issues to the Executive Director and/or Senior Director of Operations, including behavioral changes.
Provide input, as directed by management, and assist with maintaining animal care records, including incorporation of information provided by volunteers.
Provide input, as requested by management, and assist with developing animal protocols and enrichment.
Communicate animal protocols, enrichment, dietary, and other information to other staff, volunteers, and interns, as directed by management.
Follow leveling protocols for animals and ensure volunteers and interns follow them as well.
o Participate in the annual review of the evacuation protocol, as directed by management.
Participate in evacuation drills with staff and volunteers on an annual basis.
Participate in the review of volunteer training materials, etc.
as directed by management.
Other Duties o Performs occasional additional duties as assigned by management on an as needed basis.
Responds to emergency situations at the direction of the Executive Director and/or the Senior Director of Operations.
Completes corrective/preventive actions identified in Incident Reports or by other means in a written format and submits to the Executive Director and/or the Senior Director of Operations for review and approval.
Communicates consistently and regularly with management in the format specified, as requested.
Demonstrates professional behavior associated with interactions with management, staff, volunteers, interns, Board members, donors, and visitors.
Unless approved in writing by the Executive Director, cannot work for another wildlife, animal organizations or another nonprofit or company that could be deemed a conflict on interest.
Qualifications Experience - Two (2) years' experience with animal care and/or in a sanctuary or rescue setting.
Preferred experience - Hands-on experience with animal care and catch-up procedures for wolf dogs; experience and knowledge of unique housing and food needs of wolf dogs as well as companionship and enrichment needs.
Specialized knowledge - Animal care knowledge including expertise in diet, general health, enrichment, and management of animals in a captive environment.
Skills - Advanced knowledge of canid behavior; strong computer skills.
Abilities - Ability to provide leadership to animal staff and volunteers; ability to read animal body language and behavior; ability to work in a collaborative team approach and successfully resolve conflicts with other staff and volunteers; ability to successfully work with governmental and regulatory entities; ability to learn, implement, and use unique computer programs for animal care and medical charting.
Other characteristics - Ethical and compassionate behavior related to animal care.
Certification/License - Valid Driver's License.
Working conditions Performance of duties in an outdoor setting in extreme weather conditions; some indoor office work and computer work.
Physical requirements Ability to lift 50 lbs.
, walk in rugged terrain in extreme weather conditions of heat and cold; perform manual labor including facility maintenance in outdoor conditions; walk large animals on leash in outdoor conditions that include extreme cold and heat.
Bend, kneel and sit for extended periods of time in outdoor animal enclosures.
Sit for several hours per day at an office computer.
Reports to Executive Director and Senior Director of Operations Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$14.
00 - $16.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Schedule:
8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate:
Bellvue, CO 80512:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Veterinary
Experience:
1 year (Required) Veterinary assistant:
1 year (Required) Work Location:
One location Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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