Animal Care Attendant from System One

Fun opportunity to work for an Animal Shelter! 

Position: Animal Care Attendant 
Location: Eatontown, NJ 
Hours: Flexible, full time

Animal Care Attendant Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide daily feedings and fresh water to all shelter animals.
• Clean and disinfect the animal enclosures daily.
• Monitor and report any medical concerns or changes in eating habits of any animal to our medical team immediately.
• Monitor and report any behavioral concerns or changes in any animal behaviors to the behavioral team immediately.
• Perform basic bathing and grooming of the animals as directed and when needed.
• Walk dogs of all sizes several times a day to provide exercise, mental stimulation and allow the dog to eliminate bowels and bladder accordingly.
• Assist with intake, evaluation and treatment of incoming animals.
• Follow all pre-established shelter guidelines for the humane handling of all animals in our care at all times.
• Operate laundry and dishwashing equipment.
• Maintain equipment in working condition and report any equipment and supply needs to the Animal Care Manager.
• Participate in activities to help socialize the animals within the shelter.
• Work within a team providing assistance and support to fellow employees as needed.

Animal Care Attendant Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must have previous experience handling/working with animals!
• Availability to commit to set work schedule every week
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds
• Ability to walk dogs of all sizes
• Willingness to follow guidelines for humane handling of all animals at all times
• Ability to work with a team of both staff and volunteers and change direction and multitask as needed
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
• Love of taking good care of animals!

To learn more on how to apply for these positions, please contact Amanda at (732)228-8985 or amanda.santiago@systemone.com

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