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Animal Care Advocate

Animal Care Advocate

Great Plains SpcaMission, KS, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Great Plains SPCA located in Merriam, KS is the highest rated shelter in the Kansas City area; a platinum rated GuideStar charity that serves 4,000 animals annually. We are a results driven organization built on resiliency, compassion, inclusion, and accountability.

  • Are you ready for a job that keeps you on your toes, both mentally and physically?
  • Are you looking for a job where "predictable" is a dirty word?
  • Are you as consistent as a cat's unwavering demand for treats at 3 a.m.?
  • Want to make a daily difference for community pets?

Position Summary : This full time, hourly position will provide all animals in Great Plains SPCA care with conscientious, compassionate care, meeting our animals' physical and behavioral needs.

Pay rate will be between $17-$21 per hour depending on experience and breadth of knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Handle cats and / or dogs and occasional other animals of all sizes, ages, temperaments and needs safely and appropriately.
  • Follow and maintain excellent knowledge of organization cleaning, sanitation, and disease prevention protocols to provide a safe, clean environment for all.
  • Provide all animals with appropriate housing, food, water, bedding, toys and other mental stimulation and enrichment, social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, members of own species.
  • Maintain excellent knowledge of all shelter standard medical procedures, vaccines, preventatives, and common diseases and their symptoms, transmission, prevention.
  • Monitor physical and behavioral health of animals and rapidly identify any health issues and report to Veterinary staff or supervisor.
  • Use shelter database and employee communication systems to keep accurate animal inventory, write animal behavior and other memos, submit medical exam requests, place holds on animals, and keep abreast of all staff communication.
  • Work with staff and volunteers to get to know, provide for, transition, and promote adoptable animals.
  • Ensure all animals are clearly and consistently marked with accurate, up-to-date, easy to read information.
  • Work with and supervise volunteers appropriately to provide animals and humans with a safe, clean, organized, and pleasant experience.
  • Assist Veterinary staff by properly administering or restraining for vaccinations, microchips, blood draws, medications, and restraining for exams.
  • Provide basic grooming services to shelter animals as needed.
  • Key Competencies- Integrity, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Reliability, and Resilience
  • Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Prefer familiarity with computer functions and programs such as Internet and web-based programs, Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge and work-related experience with animals
  • Additional Requirements

  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Work Conditions

  • Must be able to work weekends and some holidays
  • Must be comfortable working with dogs and cats of all ages and temperaments.
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Maturity, good judgment, professionalism, and ability to work as a team
  • Ability to remain calm and empathetic in stressful situations
  • Compassion and empathy for animals and humans
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, carrying, and reaching
  • Prefer familiarity with computer functions and programs such as Internet and web-based programs, Microsoft Office.
  • Handle and restrain animals weighing up to 100 lbs.
  • Lift 50 lbs. to waist height
  • At Will Employment

    There is no minimum period of employment guaranteed or implied by acceptance of an employment offer. It is the policy of Great Plains SPCA that employment is at will, which means that the employment is for no specific term and that employment may be terminated by the employee or Great Plains SPCA at any time without cause.

    Great Plains is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or for any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Great Plains SPCA depends solely on your qualifications.

    Note : This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other related duties within your skill set as negotiated and / or directed to meet the ongoing needs of your department and the organization.

    Great Plains SPCA proudly has a live release rate of 98% as a part of the no-kill shelter movement.

    GPSPCA offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, generous PTO, plus 9 paid Holidays, 100% employer covered mental health, disability benefits, life insurance, 403(b), discounts on veterinary care and retail store items, plus an engaging workplace where our team and animals are our top priority.

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