Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and excellence. ( Video ) Part-Time Bottle Baby ICU Vet Tech - Day Shift SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH Investing in our staff is important to us! We want you to learn new skills and grow into the role. We offer ongoing coaching, support and new learning opportunities. We are a large, non-profit organization with growth opportunities across many departments.
PAWS UP FOR GREAT BENEFITS! Competitive pay including Holiday pay, paid time off, and bereavement pay Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! Affordable Medical plans for employee and family Medical, Vision, Free Employee Dental Health Savings Account and telemedicine options 401(k) retirement plan with company vesting Employer paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance with buy up coverage available Employee Assistance Program, providing free services every quarter such as confidential counseling and financial services Position Overview Provide care and treatment for neonatal kittens. Bottle feed kittens, track feeding and care activities, and ensure kittens are kept warm and thriving. Will guide and lead volunteers who are assisting. Duties will include caring for other animals at the shelter and related duties as assigned in off seasons or slower intake periods.
Essential Functions: Perform bottle feeding, cleaning, burping and all necessary care for neonatal kittens. Administer treatments identified by AHS personnel as prescribed. Assist in training volunteers or AHS employees as needed. Keep Bottle Baby ICU clean and orderly; restock supplies as needed. Complete and maintain tracking of activity and records. Clean and disinfect kennels if needed. Make sound decisions while independently caring for animals. Follow departmental procedures for euthanasia including administration of drugs. Answer emergency phone calls from fosters and provide assistance. Work in other departments or areas of the shelter as assigned during off seasons and slower intake periods. Other duties as assigned. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS Education / Certifications / Licenses: High school diploma/GED Completion of Veterinary Technician program or 6 months experience in a Veterinary Hospital Experience/Qualifications: Experience feeding kittens or puppies. Must love kittens and demonstrate safe and humane handling while caring for them. Self-starter who can perform and make a positive impact without direct supervision. Effective communicator who interacts professionally with volunteers, hospital staff and shelter personnel. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Language - Able to speak, read, write and understand English. Mathematical - Basic
Technical - Proficient with windows computer systems. Able to learn programs such as Chameleon (software used with animals in a shelter environment and enter information accurately and completely).
Other: Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
Work Environment / Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, animal noises, odor and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program. Pre-employment background check required.
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