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GAIN Animal Caretaker and Euthanasia Technician
Job Description:
Outdoor staff position that works alongside other GAIN staff to care for the shelter’s animals (feed, exercise, clean up after, bathe, and similar), provide assistance to GAIN customers, and fulfill other necessary shelter duties.
Job Duties (include but are not limited to):
Provide the daily care for the shelter’s animals
Provide basic medical needs (vaccines, dewormers, flea/tick preventative)
Receive incoming animals from the public and from government agencies
Assist customers/adopters when needed
Answer shelter phone and assist in main office when needed
Qualifications:
Good communication skills
Responds well to direction/instruction
Works well independently and in a group
Self-motivated
Basic reading, writing, and computer skills
Reliable transportation
Not squeamish
Not afraid to get dirty
Interest in animal welfare
Physical capabilities: lift at least 30 pounds, able to bend at waist without difficulty, able to be on feet most of the day, able to be exposed to outdoor elements throughout the day
Job Requirements:
Animal Caretaker will be required to become certified euthanasia technician
Must be 18 or older and have a valid driver's license
STARTING RATE: $9.25/hr (to be increased when Caretaker becomes euthanasia technician certified)
JOB TYPE: Full-time (40 hours/week)
GAIN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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