Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Animal Caretaker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and possess relevant experience in pet care, animal handling, and husbandry.
Duties:
- Provide daily care and attention to animals under your supervision
- Assist with feeding, grooming, and exercising animals
- Maintain clean and sanitary living environments for animals
- Monitor animal behavior and health, reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel
- Handle animals with care and compassion, ensuring their well-being at all times
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in pet care, animal handling, or related fields
- Knowledge of animal husbandry practices
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Certification or training as a veterinary assistant is a plus
- Experience with pet grooming or dog handling is beneficial
- Familiarity with veterinary critical care or laboratory settings is advantageous
This position offers the opportunity to work closely with animals in a rewarding environment. If you are passionate about animal care and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this role.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
- Bird Care: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English and Spanish (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Scarsdale, NY 10583 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Scarsdale, NY 10583: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person