If you are a compassionate individual interested in helping CAC make a difference in the lives of our community's homeless animals, please visit this site often to see a list of available positions. 

Please email your resume to djeffrey@companionsanimalcenter.org or mail your information to:

Debbie Jeffrey, Executive Director

Companions Animal Center

PO Box 1005

Hayden, ID 83835

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR WORKING HANDS-ON WITH ANIMALS.  PLEASE CONSIDER SENDING YOUR RESUME ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE.  WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING AN ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN AND CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.  DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Animal Care Technician:

Work directly with the animals under supervision. Responsibilities include feeding, watering, vaccinating, medicating as directed by the veterinarian, grooming, training, and exercising the animals. Maintaining the cleanliness of the facility, including all individual kennels, public and restricted areas, and all equipment and supplies used.

DUTIES: 

• Understand and adhere to all CAC policies and procedures, rules of conduct, and employment agreement requirements.
• Maintain and promote a positive image of CAC, and assist the public as needed.
• Follow established cleaning procedures to maintain a healthful and clean environment, including individual kennels as well as bathroom facilities, kitchen area, laundry area, and all other areas of the facility as directed by your supervisor.
• Follow established procedures to feed, water, groom, and exercise animals.
• Follow established procedures to wash dishes and laundry.
• Assist with vaccinations and/or administer medications as directed by the veterinarian.
• Assist with the evaluation of incoming animals.
• Be knowledgeable of and abide by all city, county, and state laws and ordinances involving stray animals as well as the care, control, impounding, and disposal of animals.
• Enter computer data completely and accurately.
• Observe the animals in your care for any sign of stress or illness. Report any observations that concern you to management and/or staff veterinarian.
• Report any problems that hinder you from completing your assigned duties to management.
• Assist other employees in their work as needed.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned to you on a temporary or permanent basis by management.
• May be assigned to work at the front desk doing adoption/redemption paperwork with customers if needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in an animal shelter or vet office a plus.
• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have excellent customer relations skills.
• Must have a compassionate attitude toward all animals.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to safely handle and control large and/or difficult animals.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.

Customer Service:

Motivated, customer service-focused team player would provide support to the front desk, adoptions, and animal care operations. Would assist the public with a wide range of animal-related visits and calls. Responsibilities include providing OUTSTANDING customer service, maintaining accurate animal records, and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for animals and people.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly learn CAC computer programs
• Multitasking with customers in person and by phone
• POS experience
• Sales and/or accounting background a plus
• Experience handling domestic animals preferred
• Outstanding customer service attitude A MUST!
• A team-oriented approach to work with an ability to bring out the best in people