Employment Opportunities
The Chequamegon Humane Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to engage in discrimination against any individual seeking employment with our organization on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws.
How to Apply
Send your resume along with a brief cover letter to cheqhumane@yahoo.com. On the subject of your email indicate the job title of the position for which you are applying. You can also send your resume and cover letter to: Chequamegon Humane Association, PO Box 93, Ashland, WI.
Current Openings
Animal Care Attendant
30hrs a Week, flexibility a must!
Shelter staffing times and shifts:
7am-1pm and 1pm-7pm shifts 7 days a week
CHA is looking to hire an energetic, compassionate and hardworking animal lover!
IS this YOU?
"The only thing better than helping animals is doing it in an environment where you’re really needed."
Personal Qualities
• Compassionate • Self-Motivated • Positive • Emotionally Mature • Professional • Team Player
Organizational Core Values
• Compassionate Service • Enjoy Learning • Optimism
Organizational Skills/Affinities
• Love of Learning • Communication Ability • High Empathy
(If you say, YES!... Then read on!)
Job Description:
The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for the overall care of all the animals within the shelter. The responsibilities will vary based on the current needs of the shelter.
Duties will include:
• To observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent.
• To thoroughly clean and disinfect all areas of the shelter as often as is necessary.
• To determine the type and amount of food animals receive.
• To take charge and/or handle animals as required and to restrain hard to control animals.
• To walk dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.
• To perform needed cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools used in job assignments.
Job Summary:
• Under direction of the Animal Care Supervisor, provides for the constant cleanliness of cages, runs and shelter areas and the proper feeding and care of all shelter animals.
Major Duties:
• Follow the shelter procedures.
• Unpacking, labeling and stocking of shelter supplies and donations
• Make sure animals are clean and smell fresh.
• Recognize and records any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of any shelter animal.
• Report signs of illness, disease, injury or unusual activity to medical coordinator/CVT.
• Receive animals to be admitted for shelter care and is responsible for labeling cage cards with proper information.
• Assist Veterinary Technician with the administration of medications, vaccinations, etc. with proper restraint.
• Administer temperament evaluations for dogs (training provided).
• Cleans and sanitizes all cages, runs, and related areas.
• Wash and dry towels and blankets.
• Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
• Perform general cleaning.
• Empty trash, wash floors.
• Patrol shelter grounds daily, picking up any trash and stool material.
• Maintain equipment used to complete job assignments and keeping such equipment and tools in good working condition. Do minor repairs on such equipment as needed and notifying management as to major repairs needed or new equipment necessary to adequately complete assignments. Keep equipment and tools put away in proper storage areas.
Shelter Specific Duties:
• Monitor behavior and work with trainers
• Assist with adoptions
• Assist with outreach events at the adoption facility and out in the community.
Experience: Previous experience in animal care environment preferred, BUT NOT REQUIRED will train right enthusiastic person :)
Drop off resume at 923 Rail Drive in Ashland
We are now accepting resumes for employment.
