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Animal Care Attendant Full Time Position Available Animal Care Attendant is responsible for maintaining a safe, sanitary and humane environment for all shelter animals.  Assures all animals’ nutrition, housing and basic medical needs are met on a daily basis.  Assists the public when admitting and adopting animals and promotes responsible pet ownership in conversations with customers.  Must be able to provide your own transportation to and from work.  Availability to work a flexible work schedule including weekends and holidays.  Must be able to manage heavy weight up to 50 lbs and provide own transportation. Send letter of intent, resume and three references to:  HSEC Job Search, 54687 County Rd 19, Bristol, IN  46507 EOE Job Description Reports to:  Kennel Supervisor or Kennel Assistant (in absence of Kennel Supervisor) General Overview:  Animal Care Attendant is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people and providing humane handling and care for all shelter animals.  Assures all animals’ nutrition, housing and basic medical needs are met on a daily basis.  Assists the public when admitting and adopting animals and promotes responsible pet ownership in conversations with customers. Because this is a front line staff position working closely with staff, volunteers and the public, must maintain a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere that reflects professionalism and commitment to support the work of staff and volunteers. Major Responsibilities: Responsible for all duties related to the care of shelter animals to include cleaning of holding areas, assuring that animals receive food and water, bathing and grooming, helping with laundry, and providing humane handling when animals need to be moved. Observes and evaluates animals for signs of illness and reports symptoms to appropriate personnel.  Performs basic laboratory tests and procedures, administers medications and supports euthanasia certified staff with euthanasia. Helps with maintaining of information regarding animal population, adoption, euthanasia, special needs and circumstances which require attention, treatments being used with specific animals, etc. Fulfills intake procedures as assigned and ensures they are carried out in a timely and effective manner and that data entry of all actions taken are maintained in shelter data base. Ensures proper tracking of all vaccinations and other medical care given for each animal and carries out veterinary instructions as provided by appropriate personnel. Works collaboratively with workers to achieve shelter goals. Participates in team meetings to receive updates regarding procedures, discuss workplace issues and share ideas to improve animal care. Keeps kennel supervisor and kennel attendants informed of supply, equipment and facility needs and tracking of inventory. Assists with inventory and restocking supplies. Performs continual maintenance and custodial duties to include repair, upkeep, maintenance of staff and public facilities, and laundry. Performs such other duties as may be deemed necessary for the fulfillment of the Humane Society’s goals and objectives. Essential Functions and Skills Good organizational skills; attention to detail; self-motivated; skills with animal first aid and CPR, supports certified staff with performing euthanasia, basic laboratory techniques and basic animal grooming techniques; ability to temperament test animals; ability to identify animal species, breeds, ages and sexes; ability to identify signs of animal illness and injuries; good communication skills – verbal and written; team player; ability to work with data base and maintain records; ability to work well with broad spectrum of the community; good sense of humor.