Animal Care and Enrichment Specialist - Cat Job at Maui Humane Society, Wailuku, HI

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  • Maui Humane Society
  • Wailuku, HI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team at Maui Humane Society as a Full-Time Animal Care Enrichment Specialist (Cat)! In this onsite position, you'll spend your days engaging with our furry friends, ensuring they feel loved and cared for.

This role offers a starting pay of $19.00/hour, rewarding your passion for animal welfare. You'll collaborate with a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals and the community. Your enthusiasm for animal care will play a huge part in our mission!

As a team member you'll be able to enjoy benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Matching 401(K) Flexible Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, 30% Off MHS Merchandise, Reduced Adoption Fees and Animal Medications.

Maui Humane Society: What drives us

Maui Humane Society is an open-air animal shelter for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals in need of safe shelter. We are the island's only open-admission animal shelter, providing veterinary and routine care and helping surrendered animals find a new home. We also provide humane law enforcement services, humane education and outreach, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Our team culture is creative, fast-paced, and collaborative and we are seeking problem-solvers who love animals and have great customer service skills. Our team adores people with can-do attitudes and friendly smiles who love people as much as animals. We approach every person and animal as an individual and pride ourselves on being a place where our employees love to come to work! Our employees are trained in Fear-Free animal handling.

What would you do as An Animal Care Enrichment Specialist (CAT)

As an Animal Care Assistant at Maui Humane Society, your primary purpose will be to provide exceptional care for our beloved feline residents, reporting to the Animal Care Manager-Cat and under the guidance of the Chief of Operations. Your essential duties will include cleaning and disinfecting cat habitats while maintaining a sanitary environment, providing food, water, exercise, and enrichment for our furry friends. You'll also have the exciting responsibility of keeping detailed records and monitoring their health and behavior. This position allows you to work closely with our Enrichment Manager to ensure each cat enjoys daily mental and physical stimulation. You will assist with adoption matchmaking, support the Veterinary Department, and help train volunteers, all while fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.

Dive into a fulfilling role where your love for kitties truly makes a difference!

Would you be a great Animal Care Enrichment Specialist (CAT)?

To thrive as an Animal Care Assistant at Maui Humane Society, a passion for animals is essential, along with a commitment to our mission of compassion and integrity. You'll need a general knowledge of animal behavior, allowing you to interact safely and effectively with our furry friends. Excellent customer service skills are crucial, as you will be assisting the public in matchmaking cats with their forever homes. A positive attitude is a must, enabling you to foster a welcoming environment for both animals and visitors.

Candidates should possess demonstrable abilities in caring for animals in a nurturing capacity, ensuring their well-being and comfort. Previous experience in an animal-related field, particularly within animal welfare, will give you a competitive edge.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • General knowledge of animal behavior.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Demonstrable ability to care for animals in a safe and nurturing capacity.

General Qualifications:

  • Must have a passion for animals and support the mission of the Maui Humane Society.
  • Must treat animals humanely with love and concern both on and off the job and transmit these values to others.
  • Must adhere to all local laws regarding personally owned animals
  • General knowledge of pet behavior and care. Ability to work with all kinds of animals in a safe and responsible manner.

Additional Qualifications that would benefit this position:

  • Previous experience in animal related field preferably with animal care
  • Previous animal welfare experience
Join us!

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen!

Maui Humane Society does perform a background check on all applicants receiving an offer.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,

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