Arizona Humane Society
Animal Care and Experience Specialist
Arizona Humane Society, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Animal Care and Experience Specialist
The Arizona Humane Society is looking for dedicated and motivated full‑time Animal Care & Experience Specialists to join our shelter team to provide industry‑leading complete care. If you are motivated by providing a clean and caring kennel environment for shelter pets, enjoy working on your feet, and staying active while executing excellent care, please continue to read more now!
Paws Up For Great Benefits!
Competitive salary
Generous PTO program
Up to 8 paid holidays per year
401(k) with employer contribution
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!
A Day In The Life As an Animal Care & Experience specialist, you will demonstrate innovation, compassion, and excellence by ensuring all animals receive kindness, compassion, low‑stress handling, positive interactions, mental stimulation, and physical exercise daily. You will clean and sanitize facility and animal habitats according to outlined procedures and timelines, including emptying garbage, washing dishes, laundry, dog yards, and walkway sanitization daily. Feed, water, and maintain animal habitats in accordance with departmental and organizational standards at all times. You will also guide and work alongside volunteers and new team members.
Job Requirements
High school diploma OR GED
Customer service or animal experience (preferred).
Proficiency with or ability to learn/use Chameleon software for use with animals in shelter.
Have and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all animal care and experience procedures.
Handle all animals humanely per our low‑stress and fear‑free standards; correctly use safety equipment if necessary.
Adhere to all established workflows to ensure the needs of the animals, the department, and the organization are met.
Understand and adhere to all set cleaning, chemical, handling, and safety procedures.
Work Environment / Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There may be occasional wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air‑conditioned and heated office environment.
Additional Information The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E‑Verify program. Pre‑employment background check is required.
Ready to Join our team and make a difference every day?
External applicants please apply with our quick 3 minute job application at Careers – Arizona Humane Society.
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Paws Up For Great Benefits!
Competitive salary
Generous PTO program
Up to 8 paid holidays per year
401(k) with employer contribution
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!
A Day In The Life As an Animal Care & Experience specialist, you will demonstrate innovation, compassion, and excellence by ensuring all animals receive kindness, compassion, low‑stress handling, positive interactions, mental stimulation, and physical exercise daily. You will clean and sanitize facility and animal habitats according to outlined procedures and timelines, including emptying garbage, washing dishes, laundry, dog yards, and walkway sanitization daily. Feed, water, and maintain animal habitats in accordance with departmental and organizational standards at all times. You will also guide and work alongside volunteers and new team members.
Job Requirements
High school diploma OR GED
Customer service or animal experience (preferred).
Proficiency with or ability to learn/use Chameleon software for use with animals in shelter.
Have and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of all animal care and experience procedures.
Handle all animals humanely per our low‑stress and fear‑free standards; correctly use safety equipment if necessary.
Adhere to all established workflows to ensure the needs of the animals, the department, and the organization are met.
Understand and adhere to all set cleaning, chemical, handling, and safety procedures.
Work Environment / Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There may be occasional wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air‑conditioned and heated office environment.
Additional Information The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E‑Verify program. Pre‑employment background check is required.
Ready to Join our team and make a difference every day?
External applicants please apply with our quick 3 minute job application at Careers – Arizona Humane Society.
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