Job Details
**Job Description**
Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. We offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion, and excellence.
Job Title: Animal Care Attendant (ACA)
Department: Adoption Center
Position Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Animal Care Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary function of an ACA is to adhere to the cleaning procedures and protocols for animal care, kennel maintenance, sanitation, parasite and disease control, and other animal care practices within the policies and guidelines of Blue Ridge Humane Society. This position must also support all BRHS board policies.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Including but not limited to:
Responsible for maintaining the animal housing areas and the shelter as a whole in a clean and sanitary condition. This includes thorough morning cleaning and disinfecting, and ongoing cleaning and maintenance throughout the day.
Responsible for close observation of animals in runs and cages throughout the day, to see that the animals are safe, healthy, and comfortable. Each animal should access to clean and dry bedding.
Assures all animals in their care are receiving adequate physical and mental enrichment
Responsible for promptly notifying the supervisor when an animal shows signs of stress, injury, or illness
Responsible for prompt and proper receiving and kenneling of new animals brought into the animal shelter. These duties include: examining the animals and reporting injuries and abnormalities, or signs of illness to the supervisor.
Responsible for assisting citizens in the kennel and cattery looking to adopt an animal. Our goal is to increase the adoption rate and do all we can to ensure adopted animals are well-matched with their new owners. ACAs are expected to be courteous to the public and give accurate information about the animal
Works cooperatively with volunteers in partnership to improve quality of life for resident animals; report all concerns or issues with volunteers immediately to supervisor.
Participates in adoption and community outreach events when assigned
Represents Blue Ridge Humane Society at industry meeting or community initiatives when assigned in a professional manner at all times: in appearance and demeanor
Performs other duties as assigned
Work is evaluated by periodic checks for overall effectiveness and results achieved. Written evaluations are done at the end of the initial probationary and annually thereafter on the anniversary date. Operational guidelines are set forth by the Executive Director and presented in the Employee Handbook.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A valid, unrestricted drivers license with a driving record acceptable by the BRHSs insurance carrier
Must be knowledgeable about proper handling and restraint of animals
Must demonstrate a high level of attendance and punctuality as a condition of continued employment
Ability to function as part of a team and work with volunteers
Ability to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds when needed
Must love animals AND people!
Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:
Must be willing to give permission for a background check and a DMV report. Must possess a valid unrestricted drivers license with a driving record acceptable by Blue Ridge Humane Societys insurance carrier. May be asked to submit to drug testing during employment.
Blue Ridge Humane Society provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blue Ridge Humane Society complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This is a **full time** job
**Contact Information**
**Job Contact Details**
Name Natalie Willmschen Title Operations Manager Telephone Number Email Address ...@blueridgehumane.org Website Closing Date: Thursday, March 31, 2022
**Posting Date:** March 3, 2022
**Closing Date:** March 31, 2022