Local Transporter - Be a kitten taxi!

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Summary: The Transporter transports kittens for The Bitty Kitty Brigade (BKB) for intake or medical appointments and delivers urgent medication and supplies as needed.

Position Supervised by:

Transportation Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Picks up kittens from animal control or other designated locations and transports them to a vet clinic, a Foster Caregiver or other specific location as instructed by the Transportation Coordinator.
• Complies with BKB Kitten Transport Guidelines
• Maintains emergency supplies in the vehicle to support safe transport of young kittens.
• Transports prescription food/medical supplies/medication from vet clinic or supply location to a designated location as instructed by the Transportation Coordinator.
• Transports foster kittens to/from vet appointments.

Knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to perform essential job duties :

• Valid driver’s license, car insurance and a reliable transport vehicle.
• Ability to respond quickly to a transport request.
• Basic knowledge of kitten care to ensure the safety of kittens in transit.
• Organization skills to maintain supplies and restock as needed.

Work Environment and Time Commitment :

The Transporter is a 1-4 hour per week position depending on the volume of intake and other delivery needs. May be asked to work with very short notice. Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate but not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting, carrying objects and kittens of moderate weight.