Seasonal Neonate Specialist Kitten Nursery part time

Summary:

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to cats and kittens animals in need and you thrive in a fastpaced dynamic and complex environment the position of Neonate Specialist at the ASPCA Kitten Nursery may be for you.

The Kitten Nursery cares for hundreds of underage kittens and their mothers seasonally in a dedicated nursery environment as well as through an expanding foster program. Once these kittens are healthy and happy 8weekolds the Kitten Nursery helps them get ready for adoption through the ASPCA Adoption Center and partner shelters.

The Neonate Specialist will provide highquality animal care to ensure all cats and kittens are experience the Five Freedoms on a daily basis. Additionally Neonate Specialists will work under the direct guidance of veterinarians and licensed veterinarian technicians to assist in the delivery of individual animal and population level medical care following lowstress handling principles and shelter medicine best practices.

*This role is part time 32 hours/weekly

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Animal Husbandry and Supportive Care 70

• Ensure every animal is provided with the Five Freedoms every day
• Provide attentive care for all kittens as well as nursing mother cats with kittens including routine bottle feeding assisted feeding and stimulating elimination
• Provide clinical care for neonate cats kittens and nursing cats and litters of the ASPCA Nursery which includes syringe feeding; administration of topical oral and ophthalmic medications; nebulization
• Assist LVTs and Veterinarians with examinations and medical procedures
• Clean and sanitize cages enclosures and all equipment in accordance with Nursery SOPs and while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment
• Ensure the comfort and cleanliness of shelter animals; provide appropriate bedding at all times and appropriate daily enrichment
• Assess needs of kittens to help determine appropriate placement within the nursery and/or in foster care based on age and health
• Continually monitor the nursery population for general wellbeing signs of illness and behavior concerns; communicate findings to appropriate team members as outlined in SOPs
• Handle and nurture kittens and queens appropriately including providing socialization consistent with established ASPCA protocols
• Collaborate with LVTs and DVMs to ensure continuity of care
• Provide guidance to ASPCA volunteers while on duty
• Transport animals and their medical records within ASPCA departments for necessary care including but not limited to transfers to the ASPCA Animal Hospital Adoption Center and/or Community Medicine

Housekeeping and Maintenance 15

• Make certain the entire Kitten Nursery is kept extremely clean and orderly through the day
• Assist with the preparation of supplies for foster caregivers
• Assist in keeping supplies stocked by noting when supplies are running low; take inventory and stock supplies as needed

• Wash dry and put away laundry per SOPs

• Work in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies and requirements

• Advise Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules

RecordKeeping Communication and Work Performance 15

• Ensure accurate and timely data entry to animals medical records including transfer of information from other ASPCA departments software systems and diagnostic test results from outside laboratories

• Actively participate in rounds
• Engage in providing input and feedback about operational changes; learn implement and follow all departmental policies and protocols

• Demonstrate a highquality standard of care for the animals; maintain a strong work ethic and high levels of performance

• Be an active learner attend staff meetings and training sessions seekout opportunities to develop as a professional

• Collaborate enthusiastically and professionally with Kitten Nursery leadership peers and colleagues

• Represent the ASPCA in a professional and courteous manner at all times

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Exemplifies the ASPCAs Core Values:
  • Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
  • Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
  • Believes in Team that we are stronger together
  • Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
  • Focuses on Impact specifically making change for animals

Compensation and benefits:

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to education training experience location business needs internal equity market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.

For hourly roles: the target hiring range for this role is $22.60$24.05 per hour

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