Employment Opportunities

Hi Tor is hiring for the following positions: dog caretaker. For consideration, please click here.

Job Title: Dog Caretaker
Job Location: Pomona NY 10970

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Position Summary: The Dog Caretaker will work within a team setting to ensure the dogs at Hi Tor Animal Shelter are cared for. We are looking to fill this position with someone who has a desire to work closely with dogs, has strong cleaning skills, is organized and is friendly and courteous to others

Responsibilities include:

• Handle intake of dogs from Animal Control Officers, Police Departments, members of the public, and owner surrenders.

• Prepare food and feed dogs (special diets closely followed)

• Watering dogs- maintaining that all dogs have water at all times and buckets are sanitized on a daily basis.

• Cleaning dog kennels in accordance with proper sanitizing measures

• Poop scooping, disinfecting of kennels, sweeping, mopping and trash removal

• Working as a productive team member, assist other team members and communicate clearly

• Relate to employees, volunteers, and visitors in a friendly informative and professional manner.

• Relay any concerns about a dog (i.e. behavior or medical) to kennel manager

• Assist trainer with behavior modification with dogs as needed

• Assist staff as needed

• Other duties assigned

Required Skill and Experience

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

• Able and willing to professionally advocate for Hi Tor Animal Care Center as a representative of the organization to supporters, volunteers and potential adopters

• Strong desire to work with cats and dogs

• Previous experience with animals preferred

• Demonstrates approachability when dealing with general public

• Demonstrates the ability to create and encourage positive work environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, for example the ability to develop positive relationships with others and demonstrate sensitivity to the thoughts, feelings and perspectives of others

• Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure that all responsibilities are completed effectively and in a timely manner

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to routinely lift 40lbs

• Must be able to work out doors in all weather conditions

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis including but not limited to: climbing: up a ladder, lifting and carrying, reaching, stopping, squatting, cleaning and bending

Job Title: Cat Caretaker

Job Location: Pomona NY 10970

Position Summary: The Cat Caretaker will work within a team setting to ensure the cats are cared for. We are looking to fill this position with someone who has a desire to work closely with cats, has strong cleaning skills, is organized and is friendly and courteous to others

Responsibilities include:

• Handle intake of cats from Animal Control Officers, Police Departments, members of the public, and owner surrenders.

• Prepare food and feed cats (special diets closely followed)

• Watering cats- maintaining that all cats have water at all times and buckets are sanitized on a daily basis.

• Cleaning cat kennels in accordance with proper sanitizing measures

• Litter box scooping, wiping down cages, sweeping, sanitizing mopping and trash removal.

• Working as productive team member, assist other team members and communicate clearly

• Relate to employees, volunteers, and visitors in a friendly informative and professional manner

• Relay any concerns about a cat to (ie behavior, medical) to the supervisor

• Assist staff as needed

• Other duties assigned

Required Skill and Experience

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

• Able and willing to professionally advocate for Hi Tor Animal Care Center as a representative of the organization to supporters, volunteers and potential adopters

• Strong desire to work with cats

• Previous experience with animals preferred

• Demonstrates approachability when dealing with general public

• Demonstrates the ability to create and encourage positive work environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, for example the ability to develop positive relationships with others and demonstrates sensitivity to the thoughts, feelings and perspectives of others

• Demonstrates personal accountability to ensure that all responsibilities are completed effectively and in a timely manner

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to routinely lift 40lbs

• Must be able to work out doors in all weather conditions

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis including but not limited to: climbing: up a ladder, lifting and carrying, reaching, stopping, squatting, cleaning and bending