Animal Welfare Associate- The Animal… at EmployNV… · Las Vegas

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Company: The Animal Foundation

Position Title: Animal Welfare Associate

Location: 655 N Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Hours: Full Time

Pay: $13

Account Manager: Jenelle Berrien

Position Summary: Responsible for the general care of shelter animals. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, moving, providing enrichment/socialization, and observing/reporting animals’ physical and mental wellbeing in accordance with the Association of Shelter Veterinarian Standards of Care guidelines are provided for all animals in shelter care in a timely manner; including appropriate feeding, cleanliness and sanitation, behavioral well-being, and stress reduction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ● Works efficiently to assist in enhancing and maintaining a culture of health and overall wellness for the animals in our care across the organization. ● Documents any observed abnormalities (either medical or behavioral) into the Organization’s animal database. ● Prepares, provides, and ensures proper food and water is available to all assigned animals at all appropriate times. ● Follows organizational protocols and procedures to ensure assigned kennels and animal housing areas are properly cleaned and disinfected. ● Ensures that all kennels are equipped and set up appropriately to maximize comfort and minimize the stress of all animals in the shelter environment. ● Reviews all kennel and facility signage to ensure proper protocol is always followed and reports to management if updates to signage are needed. ● Cleans, disinfects, and stores all supplies and equipment properly and in a timely manner. ● Preserves a clean, organized, and orderly appearance of assigned and common areas/vehicles at all times while maintaining them well stocked with needed supplies and equipment. ● Sorts, moves, and stocks food, supplies, materials, and donations, as needed. ● Moves animals through and within the shelter as needed and assists with transporting and/or general care needs of animals offsite, including at events, when necessary. ● Assists to achieve a high volume of animal participation in enrichment activities. ● Maintains up-to-date and accurate animal inventory. ● Actively creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for volunteers, including participating in the volunteer training process and working collaboratively with volunteers to ensure they receive the support/resources needed to feel prepared and empowered in their roles and to maximize volunteer effectiveness. ● Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Organization’s service to its guests by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team. ● Provides responsive, meaningful and compassionate service to all guests. ● Applies the principles of The Animal Foundation’s Core Values toward the goal of bettering self, the organization and others. ● Other duties as assigned.

License & Certification Requirements: Some positions may require the incumbent to be at least 21 years of age, and possess and maintain a valid Class C Nevada Driver License. For these positions, incumbents under age 25 must possess and maintain a clean driving record, and be licensed for at least three years prior. Those over age 25 must possess and maintain a safe driving record that will allow for acceptable insurance risk to the Organization.