Animal Care Specialist/Adoption Counselor

Job Description:
The Animal Care Specialist/Adoption Counselor is responsible for the overall care of all the animals
within the shelter. The responsibilities will vary based on the current needs of the shelter and it programs. Associate
must be a team player, that can work a flexible schedule, ensures that all animals on campus have access to the Five
Freedoms (Freedom from hunger or thirst, discomfort, pain or injury, express normal behavior, and freedom of fear and
distress) and promotes the mission of Salem Animal Rescue League.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  ~Must be able to handle and restrain cats and dogs with a wide variety of personalities and behavioral traits
effectively and in a humane manner.
  ~Ensure animals receive the best quality care including feeding, cleaning, exercising, socializing, enrichment,
training, behavior observations and health/welfare monitoring
  ~Clean, disinfect, and wash cages and other animal related areas to include overall upkeep of shelter property.
  ~Provide food and water for all animals.
  ~Medicate, bathe and groom animals as needed or directed.
  ~Manage animal intake, stay, and adoption records using shelter animal record applications/systems.
  ~Assist with surrender of an animals in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment.
  ~Must have excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.
  ~Provide assistance and guidance to volunteers as well as assist with veterinary processes.
  ~Support and assist with shelter activities, fundraisers, and events.
  ~Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:
  ~High School graduate or GED
  ~Must be physically capable of performing all duties of animal care to include some heavy lifting.
  ~Prior experience with animals in a humane/rescue organization preferred.
  ~Must possess a positive demeanor, demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, and have
the ability to work well both as part of a team and independently
  ~Must have excellent administrative skills, be highly organized, motivated and work well under pressure
  ~Must be computer proficient, including having a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs and the
ability to learn new programs quickly
  ~Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism, with a focus on excellent animal and customer service required.
  ~Must be able to work a full time 40 hours a week schedule that includes a weekend day.
  ~Ability to work evenings and holidays as needed
 
Job Type: Full Time
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Salary: $14.00 per hour

Interested candidates should email resumes to: 
agrieco@sarlnh.org