Mini Cat Town is nonprofit 501(c)(3) kitten rescue that rescues neonatal kittens from our shelter partner(s). We are a growing team of kittens, volunteers, fosters, and staff! Mini Cat Town is looking to expand our team by hiring an Animal Care Associate (ACA) for our Palo Alto location!
Our current need is Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 AM- 7:30PM.
Job Overview:
The Animal Care Associate role is an integral part of our rescue. Animal Care Associates work closely with kittens, volunteers, guests, and adopters to make sure everything is running smoothly.
This position is located in Palo Alto, CA and may need travel between different stores (San Jose/Milpitas) for training, to and from the vet, and shelter. Please have reliable transportation.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Has a love for kittens and animals.
- Is a people person
- Has a willingness to learn and further their skillset
- Is punctual and reliable
- Learns quickly
- Has experience in customer service and POS (Square)
- Is a self starter
- Technology Savvy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, POS)
Job Duties include but not limited to:
- Checking in visitors to Mini Cat Town (including greeting, taking payments, instructing visitors to sign waivers, and going over and enforcing rules).
- Administering medications and vaccinations to kittens including mixing, dosing, and drawing medication.
- Hosting meetings with potential adopters.
- Carrying and unpacking heavy boxes (40+ lbs)
- Leading and educating a team of volunteers
- Cleaning litterboxes and the adoption floor
- Speaking to customers about Mini Cat Town and educating the community about rescue work, and spay/neuter
Required Skills:
- Minimum 1 year working with cats in a professional setting (preferably in a veterinary setting). Personal pets do not count as experience.
- Has experience with shelter software and POS systems OR is tech savvy
- Has a high school diploma or GED.
Overall, we are excited at the prospect of growing and hope to bring on someone who will fit into the Mini Cat Town culture. We are a friendly, inclusive, and open-minded bunch that love doing get-togethers and believe in celebrating our small accomplishments. Volunteers would say the Mini Cat Town atmosphere is laid back and a rewarding experience. We value open communication and exchange of new ideas. If you think you could be a good fit, please apply and we look forward to meeting you in an interview!
More information about us at: MiniCatTown.org
If you would like to apply, please visit this Link to the Application Form:
https://new.shelterluv.com/form/other/MCT/44337-animal-care-associate
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.70 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Animal handling: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Palo Alto, CA 94306: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
