Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician Have you always dreamed of a career helping shelter animals? Are you looking to make a difference for animals and the community? The Paris Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Shelter Location is looking for a part-time Animal Care Technician Job Responsibilities Providing animals with food, water, enrichment, and other essential daily needs such as keeping cages clean and sanitized. This includes emptying trash, organizing areas, laundry, dishes, and other. Provide high quality customer service to all clients in a thorough, professional, and compassionate manner, ensuring a positive customer experience. Frequently update pet profiles on the cages and in the online software, including photos, videos, and bios. Maintain precise records for each animal in care and communicate with appropriate employees about errors or needed updates in records. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in a high-volume shelter allows us to minimize disease transmission and should be considered of all positions Must be able to work with and around animals of unknown temperaments and those with zoonotic conditions. Must also be able to work with and be around chemicals, detergents, and cleaners. Able to work in a high volume, fast-paced, high-stress environment Ability to handle dogs and cats safely and with kindness at all times, without exception Ability to recognize, understand, and address various animal behaviors and illnesses Other duties as assigned COMMON SHIFTS · Monday-Friday 9am-2pm · Monday-Friday 10am-4pm · Saturday or Sunday 9am-2pm Qualifications Able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed. Frequently required to carry or lift up to 50 pounds and bend, stoop, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time. Prior animal care experience a plus but not required Must be 18 years or older Rotating weekends are required. **Starting pay is $10 an hour with an employee review at 30 and 60 days. Job Type: Part-time Salary: From $10.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Schedule: Day shift Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Paris, KY 40361: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Job Types: Part-time, Temporary Pay: From $10.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): What kind of availability for working do you have? Please include days/times and desired weekly hours. Have you worked with animals before aside from personal pets? (Not a requirement) Experience: Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person