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MESABI HUMANE SOCIETY Animal Care Specialist in Virginia, Minnesota
Primary purpose: The Animal Care Specialist provides care and the basic needs of animals, which may include cleaning cages, laundry, walking and proper feeding. Responsibilities/Job Description: 1. Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, illness, and disease 2. Handle all animals as required 3. Walk dogs/play with them in outside kennels 4. Bathe and provide care to all animals 5. Provide care as needed 6. Process the intake of animals 7. Ensure that cages and animals are properly cleaned 8. Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels and cages as necessary 9. Perform general cleaning in other areas of the shelter to control spread of germs 10. Wash food and water bowls 11. Run loads of laundry 12. Responsible for letting Senior Animal Care Specialist or Administrator know when supplies are needed 13. Works well with employees to ensure all animals are supported and all shelter tasks are completed in a timely manner 14. Answer phone calls 15. Process the adoption of animals 16. Become proficient in Shelter Manger for the intake and adoption of animals 17. Provide assistance with fundraising and volunteering for activities as needed 18. Perform other duties as assigned