Animal Care Technician Job at C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue, Verona, MO

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  • C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue
  • Verona, MO

Job Description

Castaway Animals Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) Sanctuary is looking for an Animal Care Technician to join our lifesaving team.

Primary tasks :

  • Mixing feeds, feeding and caring for dogs, cats, small animals, horses and all types of livestock.
  • Cleaning barn stalls, coops, kennels, runs, yards, cages, litter boxes and dishes.
  • Work with horses, cows, goats and other animals using positive reinforcement/force free handling/training methods.
  • Administer oral, topical and injectable medications for dogs, cats and other animals.
  • Provide care to special needs animals, includes hand feeding, bottle feeding and tube feeding.
  • Walk/exercise handle shelter dogs while maintaining control of small and very large dogs.
  • Bathe, groom and brush the animals.
  • Sweep and mop floors, wash fold and put away laundry, wash dishes, sort and put away supplies.
  • Drive work cargo van to pick up or drop off animals or supplies/feed.
  • Maintain an organized and clean work environment.

Requirements :

  • Must be kind and compassionate towards all types of animals. 
  • Should live within 30 minutes of Aurora MO area.
  • Requires the ability to work 5 days a week up to 40 hours weekly.
  • Must be available to work days and evenings on a set schedule. 
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver license.
  • Must show up to work as scheduled and on time.
  • Must enjoy working outdoors, with large and small dogs, cats and other animals including farm animals.
  • Requires the ability to do physical labor walking, lifting, bending, shoveling and general yard work outdoors.
  • Requires the ability to regularly lift 50 pounds easily to load and unload feed and supplies.
  • Must have good communication skills. 
  • Requires the ability to understand both verbal and written instructions and carry out those instructions.
  • Must be dependable to work alone or with the team (including volunteers) to achieve goals and tasks.
  • Pay starts at $14 per hour (dependent on experience and position hired) paid weekly. 
  • No health insurance or benefits available with this position
  • Training for this position is available.
  • Someone with experience in the field of animal care is preferred but not required.


NOTICE:
Please, when sending your resume include a cover letter explaining what makes you want to join our team. Include any practical experience or training you have that would make you a good candidate for this position.
Thank you for your interest in joining CARE's life saving team!

About C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue:

Castaway Animals Rescue Effort, otherwise known as C.A.R.E., is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals. Established in 1992, C.A.R.E. has saved over 20,000 lives and we are still counting. From our humble grassroots beginnings, we have grown into southwest Missouri's largest no-kill shelter. Operations are still overseen by founder and director, Melissa Sartin. Her compassion for all living creatures drives the organization forward.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Part time, Outdoor, Work alone, Afternoon shift,

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