Animal Care Associate (Temporary)

Behavior and Training San Diego, California

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Description

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a temporary full-time Animal Care Associate for our Behavior & Training team!

How you’ll impact our mission:

At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission toInspire Compassion. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing daily care, enrichment, and training for shelter animals as well as general information to the public. Along with working closely with both adoption and admissions counselors to insure the best possible adoptions and introductions. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you.

What’s in it for you?

At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place whereeveryperson – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging.We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.

As an employee you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and paid time-off

• Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs

• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year

• Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services

• …and so much more!

  What you’ll do:

• Complete daily cleaning routines in a timely fashion, maintaining assigned area in a clean, organized and professional manner.

• Provide kennel enrichment, train, and socialize animals in assigned area as time permits.

• Monitor the health of shelter animals; follow established procedures if symptoms of illness arise based on the degree of illness or injury.

• Will assist as needed to restrain incoming pets for blood draw and examination.

• Drive the society van to transport animals, materials, and animal care supplies to various locations in San Diego, Escondido, and Oceanside.

• Provide general information to the public on SDHS processes including adoption, relinquishment, medical and behavioral processes and euthanasia.

• Promote positive relationships with the general public, volunteers and staff while promoting the society’s programs, policies and philosophies.

• Daily data entry utilizing the Shelter Buddy software ensuring notes are clear and concise.

  What we’re looking for:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• One (1) year experience working with animals in a shelter, kennel, vet clinic or volunteer environment strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of animal breeds, general care and behavior related information. Knowledge of canine and feline behavior preferred.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

  Location & Duration: Based at our San Diego Campus. These positions work 40 hours per week and will last approximately 4 months.

  Pay: Starting range is between $17.75 and $19.75 per hour. The actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.