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CLASS TITLE: Animal Care Specialist - Kennels
PAY RANGE: $7.25 - $10.25 Hourly - Full-time / Part-time
CLOSING DATE: Applications accepted on an on-going basis.
(These application are retained for 6 months after filing.)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Processes animal intakes into the Humane Society's facility; completes initial physical and behavioral assessment of animals entering the facility; completes routine follow-up assessments as needed; completes daily visual exams; reports findings and any problems/concerns to Leadership Staff.
Assists in the medical and health care of all animals; may perform treatments and other procedures for animals, following all written and oral instructions, such as administering vaccines and medications, de-worming, bathing, grooming, flea and tick removal, ear flushing, FELV/FIV testing and Canine Parvovirus testing, and euthanasia.
Meet the Basic Care Standards for all animals; assures kennels and all housing areas are cleaned and disinfected pursuant to standards. Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, medical exam areas and animal handling equipment. Performs minor kennel repairs. Reports kennel maintenance and repair needs.
Maintains and assures accuracy of kennel card. Identifies breeds and ages of animals.
Works with and provides direction to volunteers who give enhanced care to the Humane Society's animals. Promotes pet adoption programs.
Feeds and waters animals. Clips, cleans, bathes and exercises animals. Handles a variety of animals.
Responds to public information requests and inquiries.
Maintains a knowledge of care and handling of dogs, cats and other animals.
Additional Tasks and Responsibilities:
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members:
Assists Animal Control Officers with unloading and intake of animals.
May transport animals off site to veterinarians, pet adoption events, and other off site events and activities.
Monitors and maintains inventories related to daily care, feeding, and health operation of the Humane Society.
Assists with and participates in the Humane Society's special events.
May complete paperwork for animal registrations, release to owners, and adoptions.
Assists with other kennel operations.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
High school diploma or equivalent, one year experience working with animals, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. May require an appropriate valid Texas driver's license.
Highly Desirable Qualifications: State Licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician or work/hours toward licensure, and/or certifications in animal behavior/training.
State Certification to perform euthanasia on animals.
Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Ability to independently perform the more routine examinations, procedures and treatments, while exercising good judgment in determining when more specific direction should be obtained and when animal health or behavior issues or care concerns should be reported to the Director of Operations.
Ability to analyze and categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship of the data with reference to established criteria/standards. Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data and information. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, assemble, copy, and record and transcribe data and information. Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information such as regulations, department forms, veterinary medicine manuals/textbooks, breed books, correspondence, and general operating manuals.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with other pet owners, veterinarians, volunteers, the general public and Contract City and/or County personnel. Ability to interact effectively with volunteers to provide guidance, technical support and training.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of pre-defined duties subject to frequent change.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable.
Knowledge of techniques for humane and safe handling of animals, including ill and injured animals.
Must possess a positive "can do" attitude.
Mathematical Abilities:
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery sometimes requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments such as animal handling equipment, medical instruments, catch poles, diagnostic equipment, computer keyboard/terminal, printer, typewriter, photocopier, fax machine, telephone, shovels, and rakes.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements, such as animal handling and medical procedures.
Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sounds, textures, and odors associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks.
Ability to exert mildly heavy physical effort in moderate to heavy work, typically involving some combination of balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift and maneuver animals.
Environmental Adaptability:
Ability to work under sometimes unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations, odors, toxic agents, animal violence, noise, wetness, disease and/or dust can cause discomfort and where there is a risk of injury.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is an entry level position and incumbents are expected to perform routine animal care, health care and behavior assessment tasks under general supervision, and to report findings and any problems noted to the Senior Animal Care Specialist. They may perform more complex animal health care duties under close medical direction of a Veterinarian.
Benefits:
Full-time positions include the opportunity to enroll in medical coverage, dental coverage and a retirement plan. There are eight (8) recognized holidays paid annually. Sick leave and vacation pay are available upon completion of minimum time requirements. There are no part-time benefits currently offered.
Application Process:
An application must be submitted by the above listed closing date and time. Faxes are not accepted. Postmarks are not accepted. Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of an application. An application may be obtained on-line at http://www.hsntx.org/career_opportunities.php or by contacting us at the information listed below. This recruitment is to establish a list of qualified applicants for vacancies. You may be notified for an interview if an opening becomes available.
303 Enterprise Street, Longview, TX 75604 (903).297-2170 Fax (903).297-8768 www.hsntx.org
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