Pet Caretaker - Contingent

Pet Caretaker - Contingent Job Description

***THIS IS AN 18-MONTH CONTINGENT POSITION***

Position is located in St. Joseph, MO. Local Candidates will be considered.

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for performing the necessary work related to the care of the pets and sanitation of the PetCare buildings under general supervision. Pet Caretaker will either be in the cattery working with our residential cats, or in the kennel working with our resident dogs.

SCHEDULE:
40 hours/week (either 4 or 5 days per week)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Perform sanitation and cleaning duties of facilities
2. Assist with feeding our pets (placing, retrieving and cleaning food bowls)
3. Perform limited grooming as necessary
4. Assist with exercise and socialization for our pets
5. Report to the veterinary staff sick pets or unusual behavior observed in the cats or dogs
6. Report to the Manager any broken or damaged equipment, item or physical area
7. Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment and practice safety in the workplace

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:
- General supervision received from the Supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):
- Able to work part time; including weekends and holidays
- Ability to work well independently and in a team
- Good interpersonal, communication, organization, and math skills
- Computer literacy

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS PREFERED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
- Some animal handling or grooming experience preferred

***THIS IS AN 18-MONTH CONTINGENT POSITION***

Position is located in St. Joseph, MO. Local Candidates will be considered.