Dog Caretaker (Part-time and Full-time)

Department: Operations

Supervisor: Shelter Senior Manager

Job duties include but are not limited to: 

• Clean, sanitize and maintain kennels and animal living areas on a daily basis. ● Feed animals according to feeding protocols. 

• Ensure animals have free choice of clean water at all times 

• Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies. 

• Inform supervisor of any health issues with the animals. 

• Inform supervisor of any kennels needing repair. 

• When applicable, utilize Pet Point for all necessary communication (changing locations, updating behavior memos) 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked work area 

• Maintain laundry area, food prep area, and general storage, ensuring areas are kept clean, organized, and stocked at all times 

• Perform and/or assist with humane euthanasia 

Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this position: 

• Follow the mission of CAA. 

• Enjoy working with animals and have a genuine concern for their care and well-being. Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual. Self-starter. 

• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior. Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness. 

• Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff. 

• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player. 

• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions. 

• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format. 

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. 

• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures. 

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications: 

High School Diploma or GED 

Physical Demands: The work is performed in animal housing areas and shelter surroundings. Typical position requires workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects. 

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow another job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Send your resume to clientcare@caabr.org

Cat Care Supervisor (Full-Time)

Title: Cat Care Supervisor

Division: Operations

Supervisor: Senior Shelter Manager

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain all animal housing spaces on a daily and continuous basis, adhering to CAA Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for animal care, kennel maintenance, sanitation, parasite and disease control, and other animal care practices

• Trains new hires in accordance of Standard Operating Procedures

• Is responsible for daily animal care operations, (All shifts are covered, proper cleaning protocols are being followed and all assigned daily tasks are completed)

• Provide appropriate diet, clean water, and enrichment to all animals according to SOPs and as directed by management and medical personnel

• Move animals around the facility as directed by animal care management team and ensure that all animal locations and stages are correctly entered into PetPoint

• Monitor animals’ health and behaviors, and record observations at least daily according to SOP.

• Report signs of illness and behavior concerns as directed to appropriate personnel.

• Perform and/or assist with humane euthanasia.

• Keep all animal areas stocked with food, litter, cleaning supplies, and other essential items, informing Managers when items need replenishment or repair

• Record clear and concise notes regarding animal behavior and care in PetPoint

• Arranges and carries out proper disposal of deceased animals

• Completes annual employee reviews in collaboration with Animal Care Manager

• Performs rounds with team on assigned days

  Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Follow the mission of CAA

• Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual

• Is a Self-starter

• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior

• Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness

• Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.

• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player.

• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.

• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.

• Ability to manage the emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment in a positive, professional manner

• Familiarity with basic word processing systems and medical data and management programs

  Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly, 50+ pounds assisted

• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including but not limited to: lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, standing, squatting and bending. Regularly moves about the facilities to coordinate work.

• Due to the nature of shelter work, may be exposed to deceased, fractious, or aggressive animals; hostile or irate persons; zoonotic or other diseases; allergens; unpleasant noises, odors, or sights; and extreme temperatures.

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications:

➔ High School Diploma or GED

➔ Valid Louisiana State Driver’s License

➔ Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician through the LSBVM or be willing to become certified.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Employee Classification: Non-exempt employee

Please email your resume to clientcare@caabr.org

Client Care Specialist (Part-Time and Full-Time)

Title: Client Care Specialist

Division: Operations

Supervisor: Senior Shelter Manager

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing kind, efficient, and timely client service via high-volume in-person, telephone, and email interactions to each guest without judgment or condescension

• Providing compassionate counseling while scheduling admission appointments with members of the public to bring in owned or stray animals

• Completing the initial admission process for all animals entering the shelter via public appointments

• Displaying knowledge of current adoption discounts including but not limited to adoption specials, military discounts, staff discounts, senior discounts, etc.

• Counseling members of the public about basic animal care, housing, and medical responsibilities as directed by Standard Operating Procedures and provided materials

• Becoming familiar with the health and personalities of current adoptable animals, as this changes daily

• Engaging potential adopters in respectful conversations while actively listening. Offering educated recommendations of available animals and resources based on knowledge gained during conversation

• Reuniting families with their missing animals, having an understanding of appropriate redemption fines, completing redemption paperwork

• Assisting clients with lost pet walk through

• Documenting any contact with members of the public regarding animals at the shelter accurately and efficiently

• Maintaining an organized and neat workstation, sanitizing based on CAA cleaning protocols to control the spread of disease

• Ensuring all fees are correctly collected and the cashbox is balanced at the end of the day.

• Displaying the ability to efficiently and accurately utilize Petpoint software

• Displaying the ability to schedule veterinary appointments and spay/neuter appointments utilizing Petpoint

• Assisting in maintaining updated adoption advertisements including but not limited to Petfinder, Adoptapet, etc.

• Remaining calm and courteous to members of the public and coworkers at all times

• Showing the ability to handle handle animals of various species, sizes, and temperaments

• Demonstrating the ability to read animal behavior and use safe, low stress handling techniques utilizing the Fear Free guidelines

• Provide basic husbandry for animals being housed in Client Services Departments

• Maintaining professionalism (attendance, punctuality, dress, actions, and speech) in all internal and external interactions

• Accepting in-kind donations of food and/or supplies and ensure they are properly distributed

  Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Follow the mission of CAA.

• Enjoy working with animals and have a genuine concern for their care and well-being.

• Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual.

• Self-starter.

• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior.

• Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.

• Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.

• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player.

• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.

• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.

• Familiarity with basic word processing systems and medical data and management programs

• Assist with or perform humane euthanasia

  Required Professional Licensing or Certifications:

• Fear Free Shelter Certification

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid Louisiana State Driver’s License

  Physical Demands: The work is performed at the shelter in all areas and at offsite events. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for short to moderate periods of time; lift and carry up to 40 pounds; climb stairs, band, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at- will” relationship.

Employee Classification: non-exempt employee

Please email your resume to clientcare@caabr.org