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Feline Program Associate- The Animal Foundation
EmployNV Youth Hub, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89101
Feline Program Associate
Company: The Animal Foundation Location: 655 N Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Hours: Full Time Pay: $14 Account Manager: Jenelle Berrien Position Summary: Responsible for assisting all Feline Programs: Community Cats (CCP), Neonatal Care (NCP), and Working Cats (WCP). This encompasses performing outreach and fieldwork to sterilize free-roaming cats through Trap Neuter Return (TNR) efforts, returning stray cats brought to the shelter back to their outdoor homes after surgery, providing round the clock specialized feeding/care for orphaned neonatal kittens/puppies at our on-site Nursery, supporting foster parents/volunteers helping to care for the kittens/puppies, and transporting working cats to their adoptive homes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs outreach and fieldwork in the community; including educating the public. May complete scheduled trappings for TNR initiatives with other team members/volunteers by setting regular/drop traps and checking them throughout assignments Transporting cats to offsite surgical partners for spay/neuter procedures Returns stray cats back to their outdoor homes after surgery if labeled for 'CCP' and distributes door hangers/flyers in the area. Contributes to the readiness of the kitten nursery for incoming kittens/moms/puppies during the Spring and Summer months ("Kitten Season") by bottle feeding, syringe feeding, and/or tube feeding neonatal kittens/puppies as indicated and aiding them during food transitioning periods. Ensures the maintenance of a temperature-controlled environment, prepares milk replacer and/or other appropriate food for newborn/underweight kittens/puppies, and feeds/waters pregnant/nursing mothers based on their individual needs/schedules during Kitten Season. Records appropriate feeding data into charts/shelter software, documents developmental progress of kittens/puppies, maintains an up-to-date inventory of nursery population, and assures necessary information is displayed prominently on the kennels/board as necessary during Kitten Season. Adheres to an agreed schedule in order to ensure round-the-clock care for neonatal kittens/puppies and perform trapping assignments, including morning/evening/over night shifts, as needed. Aids in the training process of department volunteers and works collaboratively with them to ensure they receive the support/resources needed to feel prepared and empowered in their roles. Provides support, assistance, and resources to community members caring for or having issues with free-roaming cats, and foster parents of neonatal kittens/puppies. Preserves a sanitized, organized, and orderly appearance of assigned areas and vehicles at all times while maintaining them well stocked with needed supplies and equipment. Sorts, moves, and stocks food, supplies, materials, and donations, as needed. Monitors cats throughout shifts and relays any relevant findings to the Veterinary Services team and other departments, as needed, to ensure the humane care and welfare of all cats. Transports animals to partner emergency overnight veterinary hospitals due to illness or decline in health when directed and working cats to their adoptive homes when needed. License & Certification Requirements: Incumbent must be at least 21 years of age and possess and maintain a valid Class C Nevada Driver License. Incumbents under age 25 must possess and maintain a clean driving record, and be licensed for at least three years prior. Those over age 25 must possess and maintain a safe driving record that will allow for acceptable insurance risk to the Foundation.
Company: The Animal Foundation Location: 655 N Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Hours: Full Time Pay: $14 Account Manager: Jenelle Berrien Position Summary: Responsible for assisting all Feline Programs: Community Cats (CCP), Neonatal Care (NCP), and Working Cats (WCP). This encompasses performing outreach and fieldwork to sterilize free-roaming cats through Trap Neuter Return (TNR) efforts, returning stray cats brought to the shelter back to their outdoor homes after surgery, providing round the clock specialized feeding/care for orphaned neonatal kittens/puppies at our on-site Nursery, supporting foster parents/volunteers helping to care for the kittens/puppies, and transporting working cats to their adoptive homes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs outreach and fieldwork in the community; including educating the public. May complete scheduled trappings for TNR initiatives with other team members/volunteers by setting regular/drop traps and checking them throughout assignments Transporting cats to offsite surgical partners for spay/neuter procedures Returns stray cats back to their outdoor homes after surgery if labeled for 'CCP' and distributes door hangers/flyers in the area. Contributes to the readiness of the kitten nursery for incoming kittens/moms/puppies during the Spring and Summer months ("Kitten Season") by bottle feeding, syringe feeding, and/or tube feeding neonatal kittens/puppies as indicated and aiding them during food transitioning periods. Ensures the maintenance of a temperature-controlled environment, prepares milk replacer and/or other appropriate food for newborn/underweight kittens/puppies, and feeds/waters pregnant/nursing mothers based on their individual needs/schedules during Kitten Season. Records appropriate feeding data into charts/shelter software, documents developmental progress of kittens/puppies, maintains an up-to-date inventory of nursery population, and assures necessary information is displayed prominently on the kennels/board as necessary during Kitten Season. Adheres to an agreed schedule in order to ensure round-the-clock care for neonatal kittens/puppies and perform trapping assignments, including morning/evening/over night shifts, as needed. Aids in the training process of department volunteers and works collaboratively with them to ensure they receive the support/resources needed to feel prepared and empowered in their roles. Provides support, assistance, and resources to community members caring for or having issues with free-roaming cats, and foster parents of neonatal kittens/puppies. Preserves a sanitized, organized, and orderly appearance of assigned areas and vehicles at all times while maintaining them well stocked with needed supplies and equipment. Sorts, moves, and stocks food, supplies, materials, and donations, as needed. Monitors cats throughout shifts and relays any relevant findings to the Veterinary Services team and other departments, as needed, to ensure the humane care and welfare of all cats. Transports animals to partner emergency overnight veterinary hospitals due to illness or decline in health when directed and working cats to their adoptive homes when needed. License & Certification Requirements: Incumbent must be at least 21 years of age and possess and maintain a valid Class C Nevada Driver License. Incumbents under age 25 must possess and maintain a clean driving record, and be licensed for at least three years prior. Those over age 25 must possess and maintain a safe driving record that will allow for acceptable insurance risk to the Foundation.