Top 16 Animal shelter Jobs in Naperville, Il

Animal Care Giver
Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment —Naperville, IL
- $15 an hour
- Overtime
- Clinic experience
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Veterinary Medical Receptionist
Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment —Naperville, IL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
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Social Media & Content Creator
Naperville Area Humane Society —Naperville, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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Special Events & Fundraising Coordinator
Naperville Area Humane Society —Naperville, IL
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Marketing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Animal Adoption Counselor
Hinsdale Humane Society —Hinsdale, IL
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Clinic Operations Manager
Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment —Naperville, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Clinic experience
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Computer skills
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Groomer
Kriser's Natural Pet —Westchester, IL
- $60,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 21 years or older
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Volunteer Coordinator
Hinsdale Humane Society —Hinsdale, IL
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Part Time Volunteer Coordinator
Animal Care League —Oak Park, IL
- $17 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Animal Care Technician, Part-time
Anderson Humane —South Elgin, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Associate, Animal Care
PAWS Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17.05 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid time off
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Senior Director, Shelter Population
PAWS Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 8 years
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
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Licensed Independent Claims Adjuster - Pet Insurance - Remote Position
Prudent Pet —Downers Grove, IL
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Animal Care Team Supervisor
Animal Care League —Oak Park, IL
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Manager, Animal Care
PAWS Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $21.15 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Sr. Manager, Digital Marketing, SEO & Website Content
Central Garden & Pet —Schaumburg, IL
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Office
- Free parking
- Paid parental leave
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Animal Care Giver

Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment
Naperville, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$15 an hour

Qualifications

Customer communication

Full Job Description

Job Title: Animal Care Giver

Location: Naperville, Illinois

Department: Shelter

Reports To: Animal Care Manager

FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-exempt

Pay Range: $15.00 per hour (DOE)

About Us:

A.D.O.P.T. is a private, “no-kill,” non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has found homes for more than 30,000 pets. We provide a temporary, loving home for dogs and cats that no longer have a family of their own. The animals in our shelter have ended up here for a variety of reasons ranging from abandonment, to rescue from an abusive situation, to owner surrender because they no longer are able to take care of them. Our animals are loving, family pets who are desperately awaiting for their forever home.

A.D.O.P.T. was founded in 1989 by a group of dedicated volunteers determined to find homes for animals in need. Over the years, our objective has remained the same: to place animals into permanent, caring homes and advance the humane treatment of animals through education.

Job Purpose:

The Animal Care Giver will work closely with other animal care givers and volunteers to provide complete daily care for the animals in our shelter and excellent customer service to our public clients. Animal sheltering can be emotionally tasking, so compassion for people as well as animals is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Daily care of the animal areas—cleaning/disinfecting, kennels/cages and animal carriers laundry dishes,
Daily Feeding, medicating, exercising animals etc.
Set-up and relocation of animals as requested.
Timely Completion of all cleaning tasks in order to meet the sanitation standards.
Restocking of supplies such as food, bedding and cleaning materials.
Enter information any medical and special needs of individual animals in our animal medical log books daily
Meet and greet visitors to the shelter and assist with the adoption process as needed.
Monitor the health and behavior of animals, promptly reporting any concerns to the supervisor
Administer medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
Assist with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming
Exercise animals regularly, ensuring they receive adequate physical activity and mental stimulation
Interact with animals in a positive and nurturing manner, providing companionship and socialization
Assist with the intake and adoption process, including conducting assessments and providing information to potential adopters
Maintain accurate records of animal care, including feeding schedules, medical treatments, and behavioral observations
Dog-Specific Animal Care
Document characteristics and temperaments of assigned dogs on individual cage cards
Provide daily enrichment in order to improve behavior and reduce stress of all dog assigned
Assist in execution of Behavior Plans recommended by Behaviorist
Cat-Specific Animal Care
Document characteristics and temperaments of assigned cats on individual cage cards
Provide daily enrichment in order to improve behavior and reduce stress of all cats
Additional duties as assigned
Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be added, at any time with or without advanced notice.

Skills & Qualifications

Be willing to accept direction from the Animal Care Manager
Work as a team player with other Animal Care Givers and volunteers
Possess a basic knowledge of dog /cat breed characteristics, behaviors
Possess safe animal handling skills and be comfortable interacting with all varieties and temperaments of dogs and cats while maintaining a safe, calm, and humane work environment.
Previous experience working with animals, preferably in a shelter, veterinary clinic, or similar setting
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both animals and humans
Physical stamina and the ability to lift and carry heavy objects, as well as stand, walk, and bend for extended periods
Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately
Compassion, patience, and a genuine love for animals
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed

Working Conditions:

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker may have contact with domesticated animals.
The worker may have contact with animal wastes, kennel cleaners and disinfectants, soiled kennels, animal bedding and dishes.
The worker may be exposed to loud noises or exposed to zoonotic diseases.

Physical Requirements:

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

A.D.O.P.T. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regards to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of A.D.O.P.T. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [name and/or department, telephone, and e-mail address].

Your employment with A.D.O.P.T. is on an at-will basis, meaning either you or the Company can terminate the employment relationship, at any time, for any or no reason, and with or without cause or notice. As an at-will employee, your employment with A.D.O.P.T. is not guaranteed for any length of time.

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animal shelter jobs in naperville, il

Animal Care Giver

Veterinary Medical Receptionist

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Special Events & Fundraising Coordinator

Animal Adoption Counselor

Clinic Operations Manager

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