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Animal Care Associate
Humane Society of South Mississippi —Gulfport, MS
- $12 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Windows
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kennel Technician Vet Clinic
Humane Society of South Mississippi —Gulfport, MS
- $12 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- OSHA
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Adoption Counselor
Humane Society of South Mississippi —Gulfport, MS
- $12 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- Research
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Animal Care Supervisor
Humane Society of South Mississippi —Gulfport, MS
- From $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Animal Care Associate

Humane Society of South Mississippi -
Gulfport, MS

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Job Details

Full-time
$12 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Computer operation
Animal behavior
Employee relationship building
Windows
Dog handling
Animal care
Data entry
Retail sales

Full Job Description

Humane Society of South Mississippi

Animal Care Associate

Department: Animal Care

Classification: Hourly, nonexempt

Job Relationships: Reports to the Animal Care Manager

Position Summary: Responsible for all aspects of animal care as it relates to animal intake and surrenders.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: A team player, able to work in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of animal breeds and behavior required; with the ability to make decisions regarding the welfare of animals. Able to work weekends. Customer service experience helpful and animal welfare experience preferred. Basic computer skills in a Windows environment required. Committed to the mission of the Humane Society of South Mississippi.

Qualifications: Must be 18 or older; able to lift 50 lbs.; able to stand, bend and perform duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeps all areas clean and presentable; maintains clean and sanitary kennels and cages.
Cleaning cages and kennels for 6+ hours a day
Ability to be on feet all day, lift up to 50 lbs, repetitive movement
Dog walking in rain, heat, or shine!
Bathes and grooms animals when assigned to do so
Provides adequate food and water to animals
Walks animals daily
Records all incoming animals correctly.
Monitors and reports health or behavior abnormalities to Supervisor/leads
Administers Medications as directed
Performs medical/behavioral processing and creates files for all adoptable animals
Maintains a safe working environment in compliance with local and state regulations as well as OSHA standards.
Ensures that all equipment is in good working condition and notifies supervisor of repairs needed.
Assists customer with issues
Completes and enters all surrender data into computer.
Assists surrender customer with animal related questions on behavior, etc.
Responds to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
Answers and returns phone calls and emails
Works with assigned volunteers.
Is honest and professional in educating the customer on our euthanasia policy and the Asilomar Accord
Maintains a professional and cordial attitude with fellow employees and the public.
Represents HSSM and the mission in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Trains in euthanasia rooms and performs euthanasia
Other duties as assigned.

General Expectations:

Is flexible with scheduling and is available when away from the facility as needed to meet the needs of the organization.
Creates, promotes and follows safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment. Takes immediate action to address any safety concern or non-compliance with OSHA safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal and organization at risk.
Promotes integration and engagement of volunteers.
Promotes communication and cooperation between HSSM departments.
Actively solicits donations, promotes retail sales.
Euthanasia certified. Performs euthanasia if necessary.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a normal clinic setting. Exposure to high noise levels and cleaning agents when in kennel area. Subject to animal bites and scratches. Able to handle animals of questionable health and temperament. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation. Standing, bending and stretching for 8-10 hours per day. Computer usage. Exposure to zoonotic disease.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

This job requires weekends and holidays. Are you available?

Ability to Commute:

Gulfport, MS 39501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Gulfport, MS 39501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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