At SPCA Florida we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of animals through our fostering efforts. Our mission is to hire the best talent and create exceptional experiences for our employees ensuring everyone contributes to improving the lives of animals. We are currently seeking a new team member for our Foster Care Program. The Foster Caretaker will provide care for the animals in our foster program while ensuring they receive proper and humane treatment. You will work independently under defined instructions while promoting SPCA Floridas vision and mission to help people and save pets. We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for career growth. We believe in maintaining a work/life balance that fosters a happy home life. This position includes access to an excellent benefits package which covers paid time off 401K health dental and vision insurance as well as pet care discounts. At SPCA Florida we strive to balance professional expertise with a positive work atmosphere. Essential Duties & Primary Job Functions: - Assist in coordinating and completing animal intakes.
- Oversee daily cleaning and feeding duties for the nursery.
- Match foster families with suitable foster animals based on their skills and circumstances.
- Ensure all foster volunteers receive the necessary training and support for their responsibilities.
- Offer ongoing assistance coaching and moral support to foster families.
- Respond promptly to emails and phone calls from pet and foster parents during workdays.
- Maintain foster files and documentation for foster applications.
- Collaborate with the Foster Care Coordinator to evaluate animals suitable for the foster program.
- Work directly with the Foster Care Coordinator to determine the medical treatment needed for foster animals.
- Report any concerns from foster families to the appropriate medical team member.
- Schedule vaccine administration and medication pickups as needed with foster families.
- Maintain and track supplies for the foster program.
- Assist in the pickup and return of foster animals.
We are looking for candidates with the following skills: - Must Love Animals and Care about People.
- Provide excellent customer service to both current and prospective foster parents
- Proficient in humane restraint techniques in different situations and for various procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; attention to detail.
- Candidates must be eager to learn show initiativeand understand vaccine protocols.
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to learn how to prepare and administer vaccines and dewormers.
- Willingness to learn how to collect blood samples to perform Feline FIV/FeLV Combo and Canine 4DX tests.
- Willingness to learn how to properly scan for microchips.
SPCA Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace with background checks required for employment.
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