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Part-Time Animal Caretaker
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- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- 11+ years
- High school diploma or GED
Full-Time Animal Behavior Manager
Dane County —Madison, WI
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
Part-Time Admitting Technician
Dane County —Madison, WI
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Admitting Technician (vet assistant)
Dane County Humane Society —Madison, WI
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Part-Time Animal Caretaker

Dane County -
Madison, WI

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Job Details

Part-time
$15 an hour

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
High school diploma or GED
Animal disease control

Full Job Description

Job Title: Part Time Animal Caretaker

Reports to: The Kennel Supervisor and Animal Operations Manager

Hours: Approx. 20 hours/week. This is a regular part time position, and is not a seasonal position.
This position requires weekend and holiday availably. Employees are required to work one weekend day

as part of their weekly schedule.

Pay Rate: $15.00/hour

Scope of Position: Responsible for providing high quality care to the animals in the shelter. Duties
include but are not limited to: daily cleaning of all animal cages and enclosures; providing daily water

and appropriate diets to all animals; Daily behavior and health observations and record keeping;

Communication with all appropriate departments regarding behavior and health concerns; Detailed

record keeping and data entry; handling and restraining a variety of animals in a safe and humane

manner; providing guidance and training to volunteers and coworkers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily Cleaning, Feeding and General Care 70%

Efficiently clean and maintain all domestic animal enclosures, providing proper animal

husbandry, following established disease control protocols.

Deep cleaning and set up of all vacated animal enclosures.

Provide food and water daily to all animals in accordance with established feeding guidelines.

Carefully observe animal health and behavior

Complete daily animal bookwork and data entry in pet record software.

Assist with laundry and dishes

Deep clean animal carriers.

Assist with all opening, noon, afternoon, and closing duties.

Ensure the cleanliness and organization of assigned work area, including daily removal of trash

and clutter.

Maintain outside of buildings in a clean and orderly manner.

Repair or report any broken or damaged equipment in a timely manner

Restock all work areas

Work Cooperatively; provide training and courteous assistance to volunteers and coworkers

Other duties as required.

Internal Communications 15%

Report/consult with shelter medical staff about animal medical concerns.

Inform Animal Operations Manager and/or Kennel Supervisor of animals that may not be suitable

for adoption, space issues and anything else that would reduce the flow of animals from the
admitting rooms to other areas within the shelter.

Monitor inventory of supplies and notify appropriate personnel when supplies are needed.

Enter all information into the computer especially when moving animals to new locations. Keep

all paperwork and addendums updated and accurate including treatment records.

Communicate effectively and completely on all documentation, including date, time, and initials.

Communicate with the Canine Behavior Team and Cat/Critter rounds per behavior and well-

being of the animals while in the shelter.

Communicate with the Adoption Center about any pertinent animal information.

Other duties as assigned.

Animal Handling and Enrichment 15%

Handle and restrain a variety of animals in a safe and humane manner as needed.

Provide bathroom breaks to the dog population as needed.

Assist with grooming of animals as needed.

Provide safe movement of animals to different enclosures

Promote the mental health of the animals by providing enrichment including exercise, walks,

activities, and human companionship.

Participate in behavior shaping/training of animals to enhance their adoptability

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Duties

Comply with all DCHS policies, procedures and protocols.

Field general inquiries from public, always maintaining a calm, courteous manner.

Other duties as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

Be 18 years of age.

High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in animal science or a related field

is a plus.

Previous experience or specialized training in animal care and handling is preferred.

Demonstrate keen observation and critical evaluation skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Team oriented with good public relations, communications, and people skills.

Ability to work efficiently and independently

Ability to perform repetitive tasks, multi-task, and work well under pressure.

Ability to squat, bend, reach, pull, lift and carry 50 pounds, walk and stand for 8 or more hours.

Ability to work in conditions with exposure to animal allergens and cleaning animal excrement.

Ability to work in a kennel/shelter setting with exposure to loud sounds such as barking and

strong smells.

Ability to work outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.

Ability to work in conditions that involves exposure to disinfectant solutions while cleaning.

Ability to work in conditions that involves exposure to animals of various temperaments.

Basic knowledge and ability to understand aspects of disease and the causes and treatment of

animal-related problems.

Acquire and possess a thorough understanding of and dedication to the philosophies of animal

welfare.

Ability to accommodate schedule based on various work assignments and needs of the shelter

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and other shelter staff

To Apply: Apply online via our DCHS application:

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7075458/DCHS-Employment-Application

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

At Dane County Humane Society, we know our work of helping people help animals directly benefits

from having a diverse and inclusive workforce. DCHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that

strives to represent the community it serves by employing people with a variety of backgrounds,

perspectives and skills. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated and embraced at Dane County Humane

Society. We will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color,

religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap or disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, marital status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information, veteran status or other class

protected by applicable law. DCHS puts people first and we are happy to work with employees and

applicants to remove barriers and put any necessary accommodations into practice.

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