Animal Caretaker

COMPANY :

• Humane Society of Pinellas JOB TITLE :                           Animal Caretaker REPORTS TO :                     Animal Care Supervisor LOCATION :                         Clearwater, FL 33759 EMPLOYMENT TYPE :        FULL-TIME STATUS :                               Hourly; Non-Exempt HOURS :                                 FULL TIME - 40hrs / week  SCHEDULE : Tues-Sat   Tues- 10-630 Wed- 8-4 : 30 Thurs- 8-4 : 30 Fri- 10-6 : 30 Sat- 10-6 : 30
• AT LEAST ONE WEEKEND DAY REQUIRED
• COMPENSATION :              $15-16.50 / hr Based on experience   Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.   SUMMARY :    The Animal Caretaker is responsible for the physical, emotional and behavioral needs of all animals at the Humane Society of Pinellas.
• The Animal Caretaker must objectively communicate medical and behavioral observations to the appropriate department, be respectful of the HSP facility and animals, while also understanding the animals in their care are adjusting to a shelter environment.
• The Animal Caretaker is responsible for helping alleviate the stress of this adjustment period through proper cleaning protocols, low-stress handling, and enriching the lives of newly admitted pets.

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