- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Animal Care Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Care for shelter animals by participating in specifically outlined care duties, including cage and kennel cleaning, dog bathroom breaks, dishes, laundry, and animal caretaking duties as assigned by staff such as, but not limited to, taking out recycling and garbage, washing food cans, diet preparation, setting up animal cages for new residence, yard and barn cleanup.
- Help to direct visitors to the Adoption Center for adoption inquiries, and to the front desk for other inquiries.
- Help facilitate quick adoptive placement of animals into forever homes by providing a clean environment as well as enrichment.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Ability to take direction and follow implemented guidelines
- Ability to squat, bend, twist, lift or stand for long periods
- Ability to maintain designated safety precautions when dealing with all types of animals
- Animal companion training for desired species.
Training, Schedule and Commitment:
- Attend all mentoring sessions and continuing education as required of this position.
- Participate in ongoing evaluation program
- Position is shift based with one (1) three-hour shift per week for a minimum of three (3) months
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About Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.
Location:
5452 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50313, US
Mission Statement
"Protect the welfare of animals, preserve the human-animal bond, and prevent the overpopulation of companion animals."
Description
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is a dynamic, progressive-minded animal shelter dedicated to animals and people. In addition to our daily operations of caring for over 15,000 animals that come into our shelter every year, we also offer programs including pet adoption, pet behavior counseling, puppy & dog training classes, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and our extensive volunteer program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5452 NE 22nd StreetDes Moines, IA 50313
DATE POSTED
October 12, 2017
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
- Multi-Tasking
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 10
- Orientation or Training