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Specialist, Lifesaving & Care -Bunny House
Location
Kanab, Utah, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-4 years
Compensation
$22 - $22 per hour
Posted
2d ago
Summary and responsibilities
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Summary
Lifesaving and Care Specialists work within a team setting to provide hands-on daily care and medical support to the animals at Bunny House. This position also involves direct interaction with the public to facilitate positive volunteer and visitor experiences and to find adoptive homes for rabbits and guinea pigs.
Position Summary Lifesaving and Care Specialists provide daily hands-on care, enrichment, and medical support for rabbits and guinea pigs at Bunny House. This role works directly with the public, volunteers, and visitors to facilitate adoptions and advance Best Friends Animal Society lifesaving and no-kill goals.
Core Responsibilities
Daily Animal Care: Prepare and distribute diets, clean and maintain enclosures, facilitate bonding, and deliver enrichment and basic training plans.
Medical & Grooming Support: Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications; manage wound care; groom animals (nail trims, brushing, shaving); observe health changes; and maintain accurate veterinary logs.
Adoptions & Visitor Engagement: Facilitate adoption workflows, lead educational tours, handle customer service inquiries, and champion Best Friends mission to visitors and volunteers.
Volunteer Mentorship: Foster a "volunteers-first" culture by guiding volunteers, matching tasks to their strengths, and training incoming staff members.
Facility Upkeep: Maintain clean, sanitary indoor and outdoor facilities through sweeping, mopping, laundry, dishwashing, waste disposal, and safety hazard reporting.
Workplace Safety & Culture: Model safety standards, practice inclusive communication, and uphold organizational values of kindness, compassion, and respect.
Skills and Experience
Small animal handling experience, with a strong interest in caring for rabbits and guinea pigs displaying varied behaviors (fearful, shy, or aggressive).
Customer-facing background with a non-judgmental approach to adoption counseling, public education, and visitor tours.
Public speaking comfort across small and large groups, with the ability to represent organizational policies accurately.
Resourceful problem-solving skills, adaptability to unexpected routine shifts, and capacity to handle competing operational priorities.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn animal shelter management software (Shelterluv).
Physical and Operational Requirements
Physical Stamina: Capable of sustained physical activity, including lifting up to 40 lbs (such as hay bales), carrying, bending, stooping, squatting, and safely restraining animals.
Allergen & Environmental Tolerance: Daily exposure to hay, dust, and animal dander; ability to work across variable indoor and outdoor weather conditions (heat and cold).
Mobility & Licensing: Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years and eligibility for organizational vehicle insurance coverage.
Schedule Flexibility: Availability to work variable schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays according to department operational needs.
Updated 2d ago
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2-4 years
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$22 - $22 per hour
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Company
Best Friends Animal Society
Team size
Growing team
Location
Kanab, Utah, United States
Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress.
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Specialist, Lifesaving & Care -Bunny House
Kanab, Utah, United States • Full Time