Animal Scientist jobs in New Jersey

Animal Care Attendant

Objective: Provide daily and on-going animal care, facility sanitation, and animal enrichment.

Animal Care

• Monitor animals and immediately report any health or behavior abnormalities to supervisor

• Provide adequate food and water to all animals

• Stimulate exercise for animals as required by protocol

• Handle all animals properly and according to organization safety procedures

• Perform bathing and basic grooming as needed

• Assist in animal care and handling during emergency situations

• Administer animal enrichment following organization protocol and procedures

• Participate in pet adoption meets in Shelter play-yards

• Assist with evaluation and treatment of assigned animals

• Process paperwork as needed

Facility Care & General Functions

• Follow established disease control procedures to daily clean, disinfect, and maintain shelter rooms, kennels, cages, and general office areas

• Operate laundry and dishwashing equipment

• Re-stock cleaning areas with supplies and equipment

• Maintain equipment in working condition, report equipment or supply needs to supervisor

• Respond to requests for service or assistance from supervisors, co-workers, and volunteers

Physical Factors:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and over 50 lbs. with assistance
• Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, wet surfaces, hazardous chemicals, and sharp objects. Peanut butter used throughout the facility.
• Long periods of standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and working outdoors in varying weather condition

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person