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About the Role

Lollypop Farm is seeking a full-time Animal Care Attendant responsible for maintaining animal cleanliness, providing enrichment, and ensuring work areas are clean and stocked.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all animals at Lollypop Farm
• Provide enrichment and ensure the well-being of animals through walking, feeding, playing and cleaning
• Monitor animal behaviors, including eating, drinking, and elimination patterns, to identify potential problems and notify the Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic staff as needed
• Handle dogs of various temperaments and make recommendations for behavior modification
• Provide daily animal movement throughout the shelter
• Assist with laundry, garbage, dish and other shelter duties
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment throughout the facility
• Clean and sanitize equipment such as kennels, dishes, toys and leashes
• Provide customer service as needed
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable state/ federal laws
• Observe all safety rules and regulations for self and others
• Perform other duties as requested, such as processing animals and holding animals for euthanasia

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Animal experience is preferred
• Experience with large dogs and animals of various temperaments preferred
• A combination of education and experience will be considered if aligned with the position
• Ability to interpret instructions and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Beginner computer skills, ability to learn internal software
• Ability to learn to handle animal chip scanner, dishwasher, washer and dryer, medical syringes, cleaning supplies, power washer and floor machine
• Must align with the Company Mission, Vision and Core Values
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position

Skills

• Compassion
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Respect

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Preferred animal experience
• Preferred experience with large dogs and animals of various temperaments

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (128 hours)
• 8 paid holidays
• Company contribution up to 6% toward retirement after meeting service requirement
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support health and professional growth
• Onsite emotional support
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

About the Company

• Mission: Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care.
• Vision: A just and compassionate world for all animals.
• Core Values: We embrace and recognize that Lollypop Farm donors are the heroes of our work – voluntarily offering time or money, no matter the amount – to support our mission. Together, our core values unify and guide us to provide the best service to the animals, our community, our organization and ourselves.
• Compassion: We show empathy and sympathy for what people and animals are experiencing through positive and constructive actions.
• Communication: We exchange thoughts, feelings, and ideas in pursuit of mutually-accepted goals.
• Flexibility: We are willing and comfortable adapting to new circumstances and conditions.
• Commitment: We are steadfast in our efforts to achieve our mission.
• Teamwork: We collaborate and communicate to achieve common goals, understanding that the organization thrives when unified.
• Integrity: We act with honor, fairness, and respect for animals, individuals, the organization, and our community.
• Respect: We are considerate and show professional regard for all aspects of our work.

Equal Opportunity

• At Lollypop Farm, we believe that people are our greatest strength. We are united by our mission - Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and lifesaving care. Our values inspire us to promote and support a diverse and equitable environment of mutual respect where all staff, volunteers, and community members feel a sense of inclusion and belonging.
• EOE/ADA