Overview
Animal Care Tech/Pet Pal Jobs in Merritt Island, FL at Brevard Humane Society
The Brevard Humane Society is seeking both part-time and full-time opportunities for animal care technicians, or “Pet Pals”, to oversee the quality and care of animals located at the Merritt Island Campus Adoption Center and Brevard Bed & Biscuit. **Full-time and Part-time, Day Shift (6 am – 2 pm), Afternoon Shift (2 pm – 10 pm), and Night Shift (10 pm – 6 am) positions are available** Pay is dependent upon experience and shift.
Job Description:
To provide a clean, healthy and safe environment, provide food and water, dog walking, scooping litter, minor grooming, and administering medication, for our guests during their stay.
Duties:
Maintain cleanliness of the facility; including suites, play areas (indoor and outdoor), lobby, grooming room, bathroom, and food prep area.
Keep suites clean throughout the day and make sure the guests are happy and healthy.
Daily washing of dishes; blankets, toys, etc.
Help customers with any questions they might have.
Assist in behavioral assessments with Clients and guests.
Make sure all pathways and floors are kept dry, and free of hoses and other cleaning tools throughout the facility.
Empty all waste containers and mop buckets and put them in the proper area.
Check-in all guests and determine proper placement based on status.
Keep outside play areas neat and clean, free of litter, and make sure all feces is picked up out of the yard.
Answer radio and assist office staff with clients and guests coming into and departing the facility.
Be aware of any problems such as behavioral problems, injury or sickness, or any other problems that might arise and report the same.
Perform any other duties as assigned or specified by the Manager.
Must be able to follow directions.
Time management skills are essential.
Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
Must be attentive and pay close attention to guests during their visit and must be able to articulate in a guest journal that will be provided to the Client immediately following each visit.
Must be detail-oriented, problem-solving individuals who can easily follow written directions and who can express themselves in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
Must maintain emotional control during stressful situations, last-minute schedule changes, changes in care instructions, extreme weather, emergencies, etc.
Frequent standing, brisk walking, lifting of heavy guests, and potentially dealing with guests that jump up and have poor manners.
Energy, good physical health, strength, fitness, animal sense, and stamina are a must.
Uniforms: Hospital scrubs top or t-shirt. Jeans or scrubs bottom (no torn, ripped, or stained jeans) that cover ankles. Closed-toed non-skid rubber-bottom shoes.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $11.00 – $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Overnight shift
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 – $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Schedule:
4 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Night shift
Overnight shift
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Title: Animal Care Tech/Pet Pal
Company: Brevard Humane Society
Location: Merritt Island, FL
