Top 12 Animal care Jobs in Picayune, Ms

Kennel Tech
Pearl River County SPCA Inc —Picayune, MS
- $10 an hour
- Extended hours
- In person
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
Offsite Adoption Coordinator
Pearl River County SPCA Inc —Picayune, MS
- $10 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
Kennel Technician
Pearl River County SPCA —Picayune, MS
- $10 an hour
- Extended hours
- In person
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Veterinary Assistant - Picayune Veterinary Clinic
PetVet Care Centers —Picayune, MS
- $13.95 - $17.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Vital signs
- Operating room
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Kennel Technician
Animal House Spa —Slidell, LA
- $11 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Front desk
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
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Veterinary Assistant/Kennel
Acadian Veterinary Clinic —Slidell, LA
- $11 - $14 an hour
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Clinic experience
- In-person
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Environmental Education Member – Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex
American Conservation Experience - EPIC —Lacombe, LA
- $450 a week
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Office
- Driver's License
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance program
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Kennel Technician Part Time
Gause Boulevard Veterinary Hospital —Slidell, LA
- From $10 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Kennel Tech
PetSuites —Covington, LA
- Part-time
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Pet Trainer
PetSmart —Slidell, LA
- $13.07 - $17.57 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement

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Kennel Tech

Pearl River County SPCA Inc -
Picayune, MS

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Job Details

Full-time
$10 an hour

Qualifications

Animal behavior
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Animal Care Attendant to ensure the health, safety, and comfort of shelter dogs and cats. This hands-on role involves daily cleaning, feeding, grooming, exercising, and administering medications, along with closely monitoring animals for signs of illness or distress. The position requires compassion for animals, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.

About Pearl River County SPCA Inc

Our Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles MISSION: To bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets in Pearl River County. VISION: PRC SPCA envisions a day when every pet has a home and when every pet owner has the resources that they need to keep and care for their companion animals. The mission of Pearl River County SPCA is to bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets in our county. To help end the killing in our shelter we have programs that reduce our intake and programs that increase our live outcomes. The programs to reduce intake include public spay/neuter programs that reduce the number of unwanted litters, pet food pantry to help people in our community retain their pets, and resource of information to help people work through behavior issues. The programs for increasing live outcomes include building community programs and partnerships in our area of influence to provide offsite adoptions and working with other shelters across the nation to move our pets into areas where there are not enough pets to meet the demand. With the support of our community and working together, we can end homeless pets in our county. GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Our efforts are guided by our belief in the dignity of animals Golden Rule: To treat all animals and people as we ourselves would wish to be treated. Positive influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which animal lives are saved and improved, and by the positive experience of the people we touch. Leadership: To lead by example, demonstrating compassion and respect for all living creatures and providing information to and engagement with the public on responsible animal care. Authenticity: To do what we say we do. Transparency: To be open and honest in all our live saving, financial, and relationships.

Description

Apply in person at 1700 Palestine Road, Picayune, Ms 39466. Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM. No phone calls.

Primary Purpose:

Provide for the overall welfare of all dogs and/or cats.

Essential Functions:

Monitor health and well-being of dogs/cats.
Immediately report any health or medical issues to Supervisor.
Cleans kennels, feeds, grooms, exercises, and administers medication(s) to dogs/cats.
Medicating and vaccinations of cats and dogs.
Completes medical documentation as directed.
Must possess good verbal and written communication skills;
Must have a genuine interest in and concern for the overall well-being of animals and demonstrate empathy and compassion for Shelter animals;
Ability to recognize signs/symptoms of disease and to handle dangerous and/or injured animals with a minimum of personal risk;
Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

High School Diploma required.
Previous kennel or veterinary experience preferred.
Must possess valid Driver's License.
Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion.
Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Comfortable and knowledgeable about cats, reading body language
Familiar and comfortable around large breed dogs,

Nature of Work

Reporting to the immediate Supervisor and/or Shelter Manager
Ensures highest quality care and treatment of all animals
Responsible for all cleaning and feeding of shelter animals
Responsible for monitoring the health and behavior of all shelter animals
Willingness to work weekends
Responsible for providing assistance for special events and fundraising or adoption activities

Animal Care

Follow medical protocols for any medical or behavioral concerns;
Assisting with animal adoptions in safe and friendly manner
Administer medications to animals on treatment schedule;
Cleaning cages & kennels and ensuring animals are comfortable and healthy, daily
Feeding all animals in your area
Train dogs
Make sure cage cards are posted at all times
Walking large and small dogs
Caring for cats and dogs
Bathing dogs and cats
Report any signs of illness immediately to vet staff
Must be willing to carry out any other duties as requested by supervisor or Shelter Manager.

Working Conditions:

Work is based in a busy kennel environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Frequent work outside and in inclement weather conditions is required, including heat, cold, and humidity. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include early morning, extended, or weekend hours, holidays.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 75 lbs. Requires standing for long periods of time in all weather conditions. Requires intermittent sitting, walking, running, climbing, squatting, stretching, bending and kneeling. Requires constant use of hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Salary

$10 - $10 per hour

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