Patty Baker Humane Society Naples (PBNHSN) Southwest Floridas stateoftheart nokill shelter is seeking candidates for the position of fulltime Animal Care Team Member. We seek a positive serviceoriented individual who will provide care for shelter companion animals as if they were their own. In return you will be rewarded with a fulfilling and meaningful career an energetic and fun work environment a supportive team and excellent benefits.
To get a better idea of the morning Animal Care routine please watch this video (copy and paste this link into your browser): days per week. Candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
Were not going to lie this job is hard work but so incredibly rewarding! When you hear contented purrs and see wagging tails you go home knowing youve changed lives. As a member of our animal care team you can expect to work collaboratively with a team of employees & volunteers to:
- Clean kennels and other enclosures to provide clean comfortable quarters for our furry friends
- Make sure every cat dog guinea pig and rabbit gets enough to food and water
- Keep our furry friends comfy with blankets and beds (this means theres some laundry to do!
- Keep a close eye on the animals for signs of illness or injury.
- Take special care of sick or injured cats and dogs or those with behavior challenges until they are ready for adoption
- Snuggle cats walk dogs pat the bunny and make sure everyone has the toys and treats they need to keep them entertained
- Make visitors to the shelter feel welcome and appreciated
Who are we looking for
We are willing to train the right person how to do the job but wed like you to bring these qualities and skills to the table:
- Willingness to work with dogs cats and small mammals of all sizes and temperaments
- Willing and able to work at any of our three locations in Naples
- Plays well with others and loves to help people
- Detailoriented positive patient compassionate
- Able to go with the flow and be flexible when plans change suddenly
- Safetyconscious
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs independently
- Comfortable with computer use and willing & able to learn new software
- The ability to speak Spanish or Haitian Creole in addition to English is a plus!
We want you to have a high school diploma or GED. Additional education is great especially if its in biology or animal behavior or the veterinary field but its OK if college wasnt for you.
If you have at least one year of experience working in a shelter vet clinic boarding facility sanctuary or zoo that does stand out to us but its not absolutely required.
Pay and Benefits:
- Pay starts at $17/hr. Paid weekly.
- Paid time off and Holiday Pay
- Medical dental vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement plan available matching funds after 1 year
- Significant discounts on veterinary services
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. HSN values diversity and wants to increase the diversity of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Application Instructions:
Humane Society Naples is SWFLs premiere nokill shelter for cats dogs and other small companion animals. The mission of Humane Society Naples is to shelter animals in times of need locate lifelong homes and advocate for responsible pet ownership. With 3 locations in Naples FL we offer a wide range of career opportunities including in animal care veterinary medicine customer service community services administration and fundraising. If you are teamoriented compassionate and are looking for a meaningful career in which you can make a difference we invite you to consider our career opportunities.