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West Valley Humane Society is hosting a_ HIRING EVENT_ on May 18, 2023 for candidates who may be starting as soon as May 19, 2023. If you are interested in receiving an invitation to this event, please submit your application as soon as possible!

West Valley Humane Society is a young and dynamic organization with lots of opportunities for rapid pay increases and job growth. With full time status requiring just 20+ hours of work per week required for all medical, retirement plan, life insurance, and short term/long term disability benefits eligibility and just 30+ hours of work per week required for all other benefits eligibility. Employees past their 90 day probationary period will enjoy a robust and diverse benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short term & long term disability insurance, Paid Time Off Accrual, employee discounts, veterinary medical credits, Retirement Plan with up to 5% company matching, life insurance, and so much more!

Availability: WVHS is open to the public 6 days a week and all but a few holidays a year. Availability and a willingness to work a flexible schedule are required.

Wages: $13.00/hour wage increases after successful after every Tier Training (inhouse training associated with your position) that you complete.

Purpose of Position:

The Animal Care Attendant will be responsible for providing compassionate and attentive care of the animals at all times, maintain a clean, healthy environment for the animals and public, and assist with animal adoptions as needed.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Daily cleaning of all animal areas, including inside/outside runs, cat areas, floors, dishes, bedding, etc.
• Spot cleaning of animal and public areas hourly throughout the day.
• Feeding the animals including providing special diets as needed.
• Monitoring the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and rapidly identifying any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) and immediately reporting it to the supervisor or Animal Welfare Coordinator.
• Socializing and grooming the animals as needed.
• Walking dogs as needed.
• Doing laundry, dishes, washing windows, cleaning and mopping public areas as needed.
• Providing a healthy, clean, safe and pleasant environment and facilities for the animals and public.
• Providing transportation for animals as needed, for adoption events, to other shelters, etc.
• Promoting a humane and caring attitude towards animals.
• Assisting in the vaccination, examination, performance of medical treatments and euthanasia as needed.
• Maintaining a friendly demeanor and providing good customer service while assisting with adoptions.
• Working courteously and cooperatively with other staff members.
• Filling in for other areas and performing other tasks/functions as needed, including helping out at special events.
• Stocking supplies.

Work Environment

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed inclement conditions to include very warm, very cold, wet and/or humid conditions, live animals of varying temperaments, strong odors, cleaning chemicals and a noisy environment.

Availability: WVHS houses and care for animals 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. Availability and a willingness to work a flexible schedule are required.

Exempt/Non-exempt: This is a non-exempt full time or part-time position.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Immediate Supervisor: Kennel Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not supervisory in nature.

Job Scope: Perform duties independently with minimal supervision, operating from specific and definite instructions and directions. Decisions are of a routine nature made within prescribed operating guidelines, policies and procedures. Mistakes/errors may result in work stoppage, loss of business, poor customer relations, and/or damage to property or harm to the animals, all of which can have negative implications to the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $13.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Caldwell, ID 83607: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• WVHS provides care for animals in our facility 365 days a year. Employees in this position may be assigned a schedule anywhere from 08:00am-06:30pm, any day of the week. Please list any/all schedule conflicts/restrictions, based on the listed possible dates/times as well as any appointments or vacations planned in the next 90 days.
• Have you ever worked at or volunteered at West Valley Humane Society? If yes, please list approximate dates.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Janitorial: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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