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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Animal Caregiver to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and a commitment to providing the highest level of care. Responsibilities include feeding, grooming, and exercising animals, cleaning their living spaces, and monitoring their health and well-being. The Animal Caregiver will also interact with the public, answering questions and providing information about the animals in our care. This role requires physical stamina, emotional resilience, and a deep love for animals. The successful candidate will have previous experience in animal care and a strong knowledge of animal behavior and health issues. This is a full-time position with a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
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- Cleaning and sanitizing animal living spaces
- Monitoring animal health and behavior
- Administering medication as directed by a veterinarian
- Grooming and exercising animals
- Interacting with the public and answering questions
- Assisting with animal adoption processes
- Maintaining records of animal care
- Providing enrichment activities for animals
- Assisting with animal training and socialization
Requirements
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- Previous experience in animal care
- Knowledge of animal behavior and health issues
- Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects
- Comfortable working with animals of all sizes and temperaments
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to handle stressful and emotional situations
- Commitment to animal welfare and the mission of our organization
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have any experience working with animals?
- How do you handle stressful situations?
- What do you find most rewarding about working with animals?
- How would you handle a situation where an animal is aggressive or fearful?
- Can you describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision in the care of an animal?