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Humane Society for Southwest WashingtonVancouver, WA, United States- Full-time
- Part-time
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington is currently seeking Animal Care Technicians to join our team. We have 1 full-time & 2 part-time, FLSA non-exempt positions.
Since 1897, The Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) has been caring for the animals of Southwest Washington and the surrounding area. We are a donor-supported non-profit with public contracts. Our mission is to rescue, return, restore, rehome, and reconnect one animal at a time. We also own and operate ReTails Thrift Store - the premiere Southwest Washington thrifting experience. Proceeds from ReTails support animal care and shelter operations.
Path Forward 2025 is an exciting and ambitious strategic plan focused on five strategic pillars : lifesaving pathways for animals, keeping people and pets together, thriving workforce, mission expansion and leveraging technology. Through these efforts we will build a community low-cost veterinary clinic, behavior and education center and improve animal spaces. We will expand programs and resources for the community allowing people and pets to stay together. People bring our mission to life each day. We are committed to a diverse, healthy, and engaged team of employees and volunteers who strive for excellence, treat one another with kindness, and provide quality and compassionate care for the pets and people we serve.
Animal Care Technician (ACT Levels 1, 2 & 3)
The Animal Care Technicians are the primary caretakers of the animals in shelter, responsible for their daily husbandry, health monitoring and preventative care. Animal Care staff provide high-quality experiences for the animals, and the people who come through our facility. The ACT position is designed with a career path of three distinct levels with escalating skill sets and responsibilities. All three levels take accountability for animal care, patron interactions, and facility cleanliness. The Animal Care Technicians report to the Animal Care supervisor and work collaboratively with all shelter departments in addition to regularly engaging with volunteers and workforce partners.
Animal Care Technician (ACT) Essential Duties
ACT-1 - Basic entry-level duties and responsibilities...
- Provide daily husbandry to all animals in shelter including feeding, health monitoring and cleaning of all animal areas.
- Perform daily cleaning of designated areas including but not limited to kennels, crates, supplies, laundry and associated public areas.
- Follow disease control protocol to ensure a safe, healthy environment.
- Follow safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for staff and living environments for all animals.
- Take immediate action to address any safety concerns or noncompliance of safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk.
- Stock areas and maintain cleanliness of kennels and public areas throughout the day.
- Keep supervisor informed of animal behavior or health concerns.
- Perform other duties as related to above tasks.
ACT-2 - In addition to all ACT 1 duties...
Cat Team specific :
Dog Team specific :
ACT 3 - In addition to all ACT 1 & 2 duties...
Cat Team specific :
Dog Team specific :
Small Animal Team specific :
General Expectations
Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Primary workplace is at an animal shelter that operates 7 days per week, with exposure to environmental conditions that include working with and near animals and with potential exposure to fractious animals; high noise levels; zoonotic diseases; animal bites and scratches; cleaning chemicals and allergens. Potential exposure of infectious diseases to owned animals. Employees will be working up to 10 hours per day with appropriate breaks and lunch.
Compensation
2025 Hourly pay ranges in accordance with levels are as follows.
Full Time Employee Benefits
In addition to serving in an organization with a compassionate and strategic purpose; full-time employees currently enjoy the following benefits and employee perks.
Part-time Employee Benefits
In addition to serving in an organization with a compassionate and strategic purpose, part time employees currently enjoy the following benefits and employee perks.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
This position accrues PTO at a rate of 1.6 hours for every 40 hours worked. Additional Paid time includes : . Additional Paid time includes :
Culture
Vision : A community where everyone loves and cares for animals.
Mission : Rescue. Return. Restore. Rehome. Reconnect. One animal at a time
Values : Compassion. Collaboration. Excellence. Service. Integrity.
The ultimate team player :
How to Apply
If HSSW and this job sound like the right place for you, you feel a dedication to HSSW's mission, vision, and values, and you meet the qualifications for this position, click the Apply button to begin your journey today. HSSW participates in E-Verify.
For more information visit https : / / HSSW.org / careers / .
Application Deadline : Open until filled.
Salary Description
16.66 - $18.90 per hour