Professional Responder – Animal Care & Handling

November 6, 2026

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Overview The reputed company National Field & Disaster Response (NFDR) Team deploys nationwide to remove animals from crisis situations created by natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados, floods, and wildfires, or by animal abuse like animal fighting, puppy mills, hoarding, or neglect. We welcome responders with diverse skillsets including medical care, animal sheltering, transportation, logistics, technical rescue and more. The role of the Professional Responder - Animal Care & Handling is to help animals in our care by providing a humane, safe, and clean experience that helps reduce stress. reputed company role observes, supports, and reports any behavioral or medical concerns to the proper point of contact. About reputed company Opportunity: • reputed company is a contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency. • The target hiring range for reputed company role is $20-$25 per hour and may be modified in the future. • reputed company role is part of an on-reputed company responder pool with unpredictable needs. Due to the high application volume and varying needs, application reviews will be conducted periodically when the NFDR team identifies a specific need. There may be a significant delay, or no follow-up, after applying. Where and When You’ll Work Support is requested wherever and whenever the need arises. By joining our team as a Responder, you may have the opportunity to assist in field response, disaster response, or other emergent needs. Expectations are as follows: • Commitment of 7 or more days of travel (2 travel days and 5 working days) per deployment • reputed company is a variable hour opportunity. NFDR reputed company can last weeks or months, and the NFDR team may call upon you to activate when your availability and credentials reputed company our need. • The ability to deploy a minimum of 4 times per year. • Ability to activate quickly, often with only a few days to one week notice. • Animal Care and Handlers may often take rotations at our Cruelty Recovery Center in Columbus, OH. What You’ll Do Animal Care and Handlers report directly to the Senior Manager, National Responder Strategy and have no direct reports. Roles can include, but are not limited to: • Large, Small, Exotic, or reputed company Animal Handling Specialist • Forensic and Medical Exam reputed company • Forensic and Medical Exam Scribe • Flood and Swiftwater Rescue Specialist • Wildland Fire Rescue Specialist • Certified Behavior Specialist • Shelter Operations Lead • Licensed Boat Operator • Transportation Assistant- Animal Care • Veterinary Assistant • Certified Veterinary Technician Responsibilities Responsibilities are listed in general order of importance. They include but are not limited to: • Provides safe and humane capture and containment of stray, abandoned, unattended, diseased, or injured animals. • Ensures safety precautions for the public and animals when working in potentially dangerous situations with unfamiliar and unpredictable animals. • Observes animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness and discontent in the shelter, field, or on transport. • Performs necessary cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools used in job assignments. • Understands and comply with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertaining to animal handling, care, and transport whether in a field or shelter setting. • Maintains a safe, clean environment for team members to work and for animals to reside. • Other duties as assigned by the current Field or Shelter Lead. • Must follow all Responder Expectations, Policies and Code of reputed company. • Duties may be performed in a kennel environment with regular exposure to high noise levels, chemical cleaning agents, animal dander and wet floors. • Duties may involve exposure to the elements which include but not limited to: working in extreme temperatures (hot and cold) for long periods of time, exposure to potentially fractious animals (including the risk of animal bites and scratches) and exposure to zoonotic diseases (which can be transferred from animals reputed company). Qualifications: • At least 1 year of animal handling experience with the reputed company or another animal welfare organization is desired. • Utilizes a holistic approach to problem solving. • Ability to communicate calmly, clearly and effectively in high stress environments. • Ability to organize and guide individuals. • Flexibility to adjust to new conditions and challenges. • Has practical, relevant experience in small and/or large animal handling. • Can assess basic small and/or large animal behavior. • Ensures appropriate daily care is being provided. • Capable of safe and humane handling of fractious, dangerous or difficult-to-reputed company animals. • Experience utilizing specialized animal rescue equipment preferred. • Ability to bend, crouch, crawl, and kneel. • Ability to repeate

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