Animal Scientist jobs in Louisiana

Responsibilities:

- Provide daily care and attention to animals in the facility, including feeding, watering, and exercising
- Clean and maintain animal enclosures, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
- Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinary staff
- Monitor the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns to the appropriate personnel
- Assist with grooming and bathing of animals as needed
- Handle animals with care and compassion, using proper restraint techniques when necessary
- Assist with training and socialization activities for animals
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and behavior observations

Qualifications:

- Previous experience working with animals, such as dog training, animal handling, or veterinary experience, is preferred
- Knowledge of basic animal care practices and procedures
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Physical stamina to perform tasks that may require heavy lifting or prolonged periods of standing or walking
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• What do you already know about animal shelters/animal care?
• What do you think might be the greatest challenge of working at an animal shelter?
• What animal best describes your personality and why?

Work Location: In person