Animal Enrichment Assistant

Roanoke Valley SPCA

Job Description

POSITION: Animal Enrichment Assistant

CLASSIFICATION: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Operations Director

SCHEDULE: Typical schedule is 29 hours per week, at 11:30am-5:00pm on Sunday and 11:30pm-6:00pm on Monday through Thursday. May include weekends and holidays.

STARTING RANGE: $15/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:
Enrichment Assistants are responsible for supporting the behavioral and emotional well-being of sheltered animals through enrichment, exercise, training, social interaction, and individualized behavior support. Enrichment Assistants work under the direction of the Behavior Support Services Director to provide appropriate enrichment and behavior support based on each animal’s individual needs.

This position helps identify behavioral concerns, implements established behavior plans, and provides staff and volunteers with appropriate strategies for safely and effectively interacting with animals. The Enrichment Assistant will work closely with Animal Care, Medical, Foster, and Adoption staff to communicate behavior observations and help ensure consistency in the care and handling of animals.

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Required 18+ years old.
Required valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Required excellent communication skills.
Required ability to handle pets of all sizes, including large dogs.
Required ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including repetitive standing, bending, twisting, and lifting 50 pounds.
Required ability to remain calm, patient, and professional when working with animals exhibiting challenging or unpredictable behavior.
Preferred experience with basic animal training or behavior modification.
Preferred Fear Free Certification.

This is a part time job