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font-size: 12pt\">3 weeks paid time off </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Adoption discount </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Paid Bereavement Leave<br>Holiday pay<br>No nights</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">QUALIFICATIONS:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Bachelors in Science/Biology/Animal Science/or related field OR equivalent paid animal care/behavior experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Must be computer proficient and able to learn shelter software</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">JOB SKILLS</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Good written and verbal communication skills </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Organized and able to set priorities</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Able to work well in a team environment with the public, co-workers, and volunteers</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Demonstrate emotional maturity and good judgment</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; 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