Animal Care Attendant

Primary Function: Under the direct supervision of the PAC Supervisor, cares for the animals in the care and custody of spcaLA and maintains the Pet Adoption Center facility.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities;

•  Provides food and water for domestic, wild and exotic animals at the Pet Adoption Centers.

•  Cleans and disinfects cages, dog runs, floors, bowls, litter pans and other facility supplies.

•  Impounds and releases animals.

•  May assist in euthanasia of animals.

•  Creating and monitoring soft slips kept at the front of cages and dog runs.

•  Observes animals for signs of illness or injury and reports these to Veterinary Division.

•  Walk and/or socialize animals in agency's care.

•  Maintains paperwork and assists in the processing of animals by screening incoming and adoptable animals.

•  Assists the public with inquiries pertaining to animal adoptions and other general information

•  Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

•  Experience working with animals in a sheltering or commercial environment is desirable.

•  Experience with proper cleaning and sanitary methods in a sheltering environment.

•  Must be able to work comfortably and safely with all types of animals.

•  Ability to work well and communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees and volunteers.

•  Ability to work efficiently under pressure and show maturity and good judgment.

 

Knowledge of;

•  Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.

•  Various kinds of animal behavior.

•  Basic domestic animal care and safe, humane animal handling.

 

Other Essential Qualifications;  

Physical demands:

•  Requires the ability to stand, walk, run, sit and kneel, crouch or crawl and climb different levels of height.

•  Perform work, which involves frequent lifting, carrying and/or pushing of 25 lb., and occasionally lift, push and/or move up to 75 lb. or more. The employee will also be required to lift and carry equipment and disabled animals, at times for long distances.

•  While performing this job the employee is regularly required to use hands & fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and listen.

•  Work with and restrain animals of all sizes. Handle livestock and pet animals caught in disaster situations such as fires, floods and earthquakes.

 

Working Conditions:

•  Dealing with possible unruly, vicious and dangerous animals and impounding the same safely and humanely

•  Dealing with possible hostile or overly emotional public

•  Ability to handle heavy and fast-paced workload; strenuous physical activity

•  Possible exposure to parasites and infectious diseases

•  Must be willing to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays and standby

•  Exposure to all types of weather conditions

•  The noise level in performing this job varies depending on the task being performed.

 

Salary Range : $9.00/hour This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits.

 

Employment Location:

P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center

7700 E. Spring Street

Long Beach, CA 90815

 

 

Apply in person or email resume to Jobs@spcaLA.com fax 562-570-4931