Animal Caretaker
Rio Grande Valley Animal Shelter
Harlingen, TX
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Collaborates with fellow staff members in providing quality care to all assigned animals.
- Ensures that all safety protocols are followed while handling animals in order to prevent accidents or injuries to staff or visitors.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provides enrichment activities for animals in their care.
- Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Maintains inventory of food items and supplies needed for the care of the animals.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Records observations of animal behavior, health, diet and other information as required.