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Animal Rescue League of Iowa Animal Care Technician (FT&PT) in Des Moines, Iowa
As Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal shelter, we are committed to protecting animals and addressing the growing demand for animal control facility space. Our mission has taken a giant leap forward with the opening of our cutting-edge New Animal Services location! This 21,850-sf facility represents a significant upgrade, designed to meet Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) guidelines and regulations, and it boasts sustainability features aligned with the city’s electrification goals, including a pursuit of LEED Gold certification.
We are currently seeking both Full and Part-Time Animal Care technicians to join our team. In this role, you will be the face and/or voice for our furry friends and also the one who keeps their space nice and clean! You will play a key role in providing appropriate care, cleaning, safety, and enrichment to our animals. You will be joining a team that works together to create change and provides a meaningful impact every day for the animals and our community.
Here's what we ask of you to take our Animal Care team to the next level.
Animal care and customer service experience (preferred)
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and openness to change
Team player and self-starter
Supportive and embracive to a culture of acceptance, open communication, and a positive work environment.
Benefits Full Time:
Paid time off
7 paid holidays
Health, Dental, & Vision
Disability Insurance - Short and long-term disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
Accident & Critical Illness
HSA/FSA
Retirement: 401(k) & ROTH plan
Along with traditional benefits, the ARL employees also receive a variety of other benefits within our organization and outside our organization; these benefits include:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Pet Food
Discounted Pet Insurance
20% off Animal House purchases (retail shop)
25% off 4-week training classes for your pets
Employee Veterinary Assistance Program
Free yearly vaccinations
Microchips at cost
Heartworm screening -$5 per pet
Annual Heartworm preventative at cost
Other services upon request