Animal Care Attendant

June 12, 2024

Idaho Humane Society

PART TIME & FULL TIME

The Idaho Humane Society is a community-supported open-door facility that provides shelter, medical care,
adoption services, humane law enforcement services and much more to over 20,000 animals annually. Since
its incorporation in 1945, the Idaho Humane Society has become one of the most recognized and beloved
nonprofit organizations in the community.

Department: Shelter

Classification: Regular, non-exempt

Job Relationships: Supervised by Adoption Center Manager or Shelter Manager

Salary: $14.00/hour

Benefits: If applicable, paid time off accrual, eight paid holidays,
retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance and
supplemental insurance. All employees receive discounts on
veterinary care and retail store pet supplies, as well as veterinary
care credit and one free adoption annually.

Position Summary:

The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for the overall daily care of animals within the shelter. This
includes maintaining clean and orderly animal housing and work areas, daily feeding and wellbeing of
animals, and assisting the public.

Duties and Responsibilities

Thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas of the shelter, following a daily schedule and on an as
needed basis throughout the day.
Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness,
disease and discontent. Report signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to supervisor
and veterinarians.
Provide proper feeding and care to animals, including administering medications, if required, and
animal enrichment, including walks, play time, etc.
Assist public in handling animals safely, providing intervention when needed.
Perform needed cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools used in job assignments.
Wash and dry towels and blankets.
Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.

Perform general cleaning, including emptying trash.
Patrol shelter grounds daily, picking up any trash and stool material.
Assist with unpacking, labeling and stocking of shelter supplies and donations
Work closely and communicate with any volunteers to help ensure a positive experience and to
ensure proper procedures are being met.
May also be responsible for intake of owner surrendered or transferred animals, processing of
animals through various stages in the shelter until adoption, transport of animals, etc.

Qualifications

Required:
o Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well in a fast-paced
environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
o Ability to work independently, and follow instructions with attention to detail.
o Must have patience with frightened animals and basic understanding of animal behavior,
while working with all species without bias.
o Valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.
o Sincere interest in IHS mission and vision.
Desired:
o Experience in an animal shelter or related field.
o Prior animal handling experience.
Education/Training
o High school diploma/ G.E.D.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in an animal shelter and animal clinic. Potential for exposure to environmental factors
such as temperature variations, high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, animal waste, hazardous chemicals or
chemical materials requiring OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets, anesthetics, sharp objects and potential
hostile persons and/or dangerous and fractious animals.

Mental, Physical and Communications Demands
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.

Ability to stay standing or active during entire shift.
Ability to lift and carry objects and animals of moderate weight.
Ability to lift, bend, stop, kneel, crouch, push and other strenuous activities.
Ability to perform prolonged strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying a
minimum of 50 pounds without assistance or up to 100 pounds with the help of fellow employees
for short distances.
Any allergic condition that would be aggravated from exposure or through contact with animals
or chemicals used to sanitize facilities or equipment is a disqualification.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed
by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related
duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied
or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Idaho Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available