Top 3 Animal rescue Jobs in Chicago, Il

Animal Caregiver
Wright-Way Rescue —Morton Grove, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Employee discount
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- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
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- Background check
- 7 years
- Senior level
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Medical Care Manager
Community Animal Rescue Effort —Skokie, IL
- $58,000 - $60,000 a year
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Kennel Attendant
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Animal Caregiver

Wright-Way Rescue
Morton Grove, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$15 an hour

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Customer communication
Pet care in outdoor settings
Outdoor work experience
Customer service
In-person customer service
Animal handling
Animal care

Full Job Description

Position: Animal Caregiver

Location: Wright-Way Rescue North Shore Humane Center, 5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

Schedule:

Part time and full time positions are available. The overall shift structure is listed below.

Monday

1st shift: 8am - 1pm
2nd shift: 1pm - 7pm

Tuesday

1st shift: 7am - 2pm
2nd shift: 1pm - 7/8pm

Wednesday

1st shift: 8am - 1pm
2nd shift: 1pm - 7:30/8:30pm

Thursday

1st shift: 8am - 1pm
2nd shift: 1pm - 9pm

Friday

1st shift: 8am - 1:30pm
2nd shift: 1pm - 9pm

Saturday

1st shift: 7am - 12:30pm
2nd shift: 10:30am - 5:30pm

Sunday

1st shift: 7am - 12:30pm
2nd shift: 10:30am - 5:30pm

Position Summary:
This position plays an integral role in the direct hands-on care of Wright-Way Rescue animals, our Caregivers are responsible for the daily care and cleaning of all animals in the adoption program. This includes: daily feeding, walking, medicating and cleaning of all animal areas (both dogs and cats).

Animal Caregivers must be willing to work closely with the Operations Manager. Caregivers are responsible for the daily cleaning, feeding and exercising of pets housed at the shelter facility. In addition to caring for all of the animals at Wright-Way Rescue, Caregivers are also responsible for ensuring that the shelter facility rooms and property are clean and maintained. This includes: vacuuming, mopping and taking out trash for all kennels and common areas, and other tasks as assigned.

On days when the facility is open to the public, our Caregivers play an active role in the adoption process by introducing pets to potential adopters, answering questions that adopters may have, and connecting with our guests. A high level of customer service is required for this portion of the position.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring the checklist items are done on a daily basis as assigned.
Clean animal enclosures according to protocol. Feed, water, and walk as assigned.
Ensuring the housing areas are organized and presentable within the time allowed.
Understand disease spread within an animal shelter.
Constant communication with the Caregiver Supervisor.
Prepare Animals for Surgical procedures. Ensure food and/or water is withheld when necessary and proper notice is displayed as requested.
Ensure information on health or behavior changes are communicated to the Caregiver Supervisor .
Replenish stock of cleaning supplies and consumables daily including cleaning carts.
Show pets to potential adopters.
Clean and disinfect other/common areas of the shelter as assigned.
Be able to answer basic questions that adopters may have during the adoption process.
Other duties as requested or needed by supervisors.
Participate in staff education

Requirements:

Passion for animals and animal welfare
High level of customer service
Animal Caregivers must be able to work some weekend days and holidays.
Animal Caregivers must be able to lift 40 lb and walk/hold large dogs on outdoor walks.
Animal Caregivers are expected and relied upon to work the hours scheduled. Due to the nature of our work, excessive absences will not be tolerated.

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Application Question(s):

Please discuss your availability within the shift schedule listed in the job description. If you expect your availability to change due to future circumstances, please explain how this will alter your availability. Please also discuss your preference and flexibility regarding total weekly hours.
Please discuss your interest in Wright-Way Rescue, and why you would be a good fit for this position.
Please discuss your prior experience and knowledge with dogs, cats, and elements related to animal care.
This position is active and can be physically strenuous. Do you feel this would be an issue for you?
Health of the animals is of the utmost importance. Maintaining a clean environment in each kennel, as well as the facility as a whole, is crucial. Diligence with these matters is expected of all employees. Do you feel this element of the position is a good fit for you?
Please discuss your approach to, and comfort level with, customer service.
What do you value regarding workplace culture?
What do you want us to know about you?

Work Location: In person

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