Reporting Relationship: Shelter Manager
Status: Part-Time or Full-Time, Hourly, Non-exempt
Location: 1149 New Mill Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322 (primary)
312 Battlefield Blvd N., Chesapeake, VA 23320 (secondary)
Summary
Our Animal Care Attendants provide compassionate, high-quality care for companion animals in the custody of
the Chesapeake Humane Society (CHS) in accordance with organizational standards and state code. The
incumbent will participate in intake, daily care, and adoption for pets in CHS’s care.
Duties and Responsibilities
Animal Care
- Intake animals as outlined in CHS’s Intake Policy
- Feed, water, and medicate animals as appropriate for their individual needs.
- Monitor animals for signs of illness and report to management
- Execute and document progress in behavior modification, medical, and daily care plans
- Clean and sanitize enclosures, shared spaces, dishes, and bedding as indicated in SOPs
- Execute routine animal vaccinations and preventative care
- Assist with animal exams to include canine, feline, birds, and small animals
- Assist foster program by preparing for pickup, illness/wellness exams, and return for adoption
- Transport animals to and from the clinic for exams and surgery as appropriate
- Ensure all supply areas are stocked and report deficiencies to management
- Supervise, train, and support Animal Care Volunteers
Administrative
– Answer phone, e-mail, and in-person inquiries regarding shelter services offered by CHS,
forwarding to management or veterinary staff as appropriate
- Clean and sanitize workspace, lobby, and break room as assigned
- Sort and properly store donated items
- Ensure all supply areas are stocked and report deficiencies to management
- Engage visitors in non-confrontational, educational conversations regarding animal care,
surrender, sheltering policies, community resources, etc
- Counsel adopters, process adoption applications, and complete adoptions
Other Duties
– Assist with humane euthanasia as needed
– Assist with humane euthanasia as needed
- Engage visitors in non-confrontational, educational conversations regarding animal care,
surrender, sheltering policies, etc.
- Work cooperatively with all staff and volunteers to promote the CHS mission
- Participate in team meetings as needed
- Perform other duties as necessary
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