Animal Care Specialist-Temporary Position
Animal Care Specialist-Temporary Position
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Job Description
***THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION THAT WILL LAST APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS*****
EssentialFunctions:
- Care for feed and monitor animals in the shelter
- Report observed health or behavior issues to department Assistant Manager/Manager
- Clean assigned areas daily in compliance with standard operating procedures
- Provide information to the public about Humane Society of North Texas programs and promote good animal care and responsible pet ownership
- Keep current inventory
- Maintain assigned equipment supplies and vehicles in safe condition and report any problems or needed repairs to the department Assistant Manager/Manager
- Representthe Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service
- Protect the confidential information oncustomers and donors
- Walk dogs daily in all weather conditions
- Ability to deal with fractious animals
- Work with dogs on training such as leashtraining and behavioral training based on recommendations from the behavioristand trainers
- Additional tasks assigned by department Assistant Manager/Manager
- Ability to meet physical demands
KnowledgeSkills and Abilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of thisPosition:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience with animals
- Ability to read write and communicateeffectively
- Knowledge and ability to accurately work withdetailed information on paper and computerized format
- Ability to work under stressful circumstances
- Working knowledge of breeds diseases medicalconditions and animal handling and behavior
- Selfmotivated works effectively under pressureand has the ability to multitask
- Works collaboratively with all departmentswithin the organization
- Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes inprograms and procedures
- Ability to represent the Humane Society of NorthTexas in a professional manner
- Must be able to deal with fractious animals
- Will be subject to exposure of animal odorsextreme levels of ammonia diseases possible contagious conditions bitesscratches animal waste and moderate noise levels
- Must support the mission and values of HSNT
PhysicalDemands
- The physical demands described hereare representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of the job
- Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- This position is regularly requiredto use hands to fingers handle talk hear stand walk sit reach with handsand arms and stoop kneel or crouch
- The position holder must be able toregularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance up to 80 pounds withassistance
- While performing the duties of thisjob this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles
- The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate
Working Conditions
- The individual performing this jobmay be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week
This job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities thatare required by the individual. Otherduties than those listed herein may be assigned.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
