Animal Welfare Associate- The Animal Foundation

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Company: The Animal Foundation

Position Title: Animal Welfare Associate

Location: 655 N Mojave Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Hours: Full Time

Pay: $13

Account Manager: Jennifer Sosa

Position Summary:
Responsible for the general care of shelter animals. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, moving,
providing enrichment/socialization, and observing/reporting animals’ physical and mental wellbeing in
accordance with the Association of Shelter Veterinarian Standards of Care guidelines are provided for all
animals in shelter care in a timely manner; including appropriate feeding, cleanliness and sanitation,
behavioral well-being, and stress reduction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Works efficiently to assist in enhancing and maintaining a culture of health and overall wellness
for the animals in our care across the organization.
● Documents any observed abnormalities (either medical or behavioral) into the Organization’s
animal database.
● Prepares, provides, and ensures proper food and water is available to all assigned animals at all
appropriate times.
● Follows organizational protocols and procedures to ensure assigned kennels and animal housing
areas are properly cleaned and disinfected.
● Ensures that all kennels are equipped and set up appropriately to maximize comfort and minimize
the stress of all animals in the shelter environment.
● Reviews all kennel and facility signage to ensure proper protocol is always followed and reports
to management if updates to signage are needed.
● Cleans, disinfects, and stores all supplies and equipment properly and in a timely manner.
● Preserves a clean, organized, and orderly appearance of assigned and common areas/vehicles
at all times while maintaining them well stocked with needed supplies and equipment.
● Sorts, moves, and stocks food, supplies, materials, and donations, as needed.
● Moves animals through and within the shelter as needed and assists with transporting and/or
general care needs of animals offsite, including at events, when necessary.
● Assists to achieve a high volume of animal participation in enrichment activities.
● Maintains up-to-date and accurate animal inventory.
● Actively creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for volunteers, including participating in the
volunteer training process and working collaboratively with volunteers to ensure they receive the
support/resources needed to feel prepared and empowered in their roles and to maximize
volunteer effectiveness.
● Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Organization’s service to its guests by
offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team.
● Provides responsive, meaningful and compassionate service to all guests.
● Applies the principles of The Animal Foundation’s Core Values toward the goal of bettering self,
the organization and others.
● Other duties as assigned.


License & Certification Requirements:
Some positions may require the incumbent to be at least 21 years of age, and possess and maintain a
valid Class C Nevada Driver License. For these positions, incumbents under age 25 must possess and
maintain a clean driving record, and be licensed for at least three years prior. Those over age 25 must
possess and maintain a safe driving record that will allow for acceptable insurance risk to the
Organization.