Animal Care Staff

Job Responsibilities
Animal Care
Provide animals with food, water, enrichment, and other essential daily needs. This includes transferring animals in and out of kennels to outside play and enrichment areas.
Ability to handle scared/timid/unsocialized dogs.
Laundry, dish washing, cleaning floors and kennels daily.
Help animals find new homes via our first come, first served adoption process. Meet with potential adopters to discuss animals and adoption plans.
Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all guests, callers, and coworkers.
Maintain clean animal housing following our high-standard cleaning guidelines. At times, this may include infectious disease protocol to keep the pets safe and free of illness or disease.
Welcome new arrivals via owner surrenders, stray intake, transfers from other organizations, and end-of-life services.
Administer medical treatments under the direction of a veterinarian.
Other duties as assigned
Office Duties
Maintain detailed and accurate records in our animal management software
Answer phones and direct calls to appropriate staff and channels
Familiarize yourself with shelter programs, services, and fees
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Availability to work a mix of weekdays, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to routinely carry 25lbs and up to 50lbs
Must be committed to our organizational mission and values
Prior animal care experience is a plus
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Work schedule is:
Sunday - Saturday each week
Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time: 40 HOURS PER WEEK
Salary: $13.56 /hour
Serious inquiries ONLY.
Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
The Humane Society of Sheboygan County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We value and respect individuals of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives. HSSC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No