Pets Alive – Job Positions available

(Note: the below positions were both filled)

Pets Alive currently needs to fill two positions — a cat caretaker and a horse caretaker. If you are interested in working with animals and can start almost immediately, please email us your resume and a note on why you want this job to: info@petsalive.com.

Cat Caretaker
This position is 36 hours a week and the hours are somewhat flexible to help fit your schedule. The main job is really cleaning, and not playing with cats, so please recognize that. You MUST have no allergies to cats or cleaning products, and be able to work outside as we do have a feral cat area that also needs cleaning and care, even in the winter and the rain. The pay is $10 an hour and we offer corporate benefits only (you can pay for a discounted health plan if you choose to).
Position Summary:
Working within a team setting to oversee the health, well being, and general care of cats.
Essential Duties:

Preparing food (including special diets; feeding, watering, and medicating cats.
Socializing with cats, light grooming, watching behavioral issues, feeding patterns, and creating a positive living environment.
Cleaning work areas and preserving physical appearance of cat buildings and grounds: litter box cleaning, sweeping, dusting, mopping, trash removal, scrubbing, etc.
Working and interacting with visitors and volunteers: assigning work, answering questions, promoting Pets Alive’s mission, and assisting with their needs.
Monitoring overall health and behavior of animals and reporting changes/concerns to manager.
Other duties as assigned.

Experience / Requirements:

Must work with a positive outlook, be upbeat, energetic, and take initiative.
Strong desire to work with cats. Previous experience a plus.
Experience in interacting with the general public.
Ability to professionally advocate Pets Alive’s positions on issues.
Basic computer skills helpful.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to routinely lift 40 to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Horse Caretaker
Position Summary:
To feed and monitor horses and to ensure standards of care are adhered to.
Description of Duties:

Attend meetings and provide staff with updates.
Support company and department standards, procedures and strategic directives.
Oversee the ordering of supplies, food and medication for the department.
Perform caregiving duties, feeding, grooming, and maintain a clean working environment.
Monitor, evaluate and document farrier work.
Monitor overall health and behavior of animals and report changes/concerns to manager and appropriate individuals/systems.
Create a healthy and positive living environment for the animals.
Assist in transporting of animals as requested.
Interact with volunteers, interns and visitors; answer questions and assist with their needs.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

A working knowledge of horses with proven ability to promote a positive, cooperative work environment.
High level of interpersonal skills. The ideal person for this job is a team player, personable, professional, positive, energetic, proactive, tactful and diplomatic.
Able to perform strenuous work in adverse and hot weather conditions.
Able to lift 60 pounds.