Animal Care Specialist

Humane Society of North Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Humane Society of North Texas Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to care for and monitor shelter animals, feed them, report health issues, and keep spaces clean according to procedures.

You will engage with the public, promote responsible pet ownership, and walk dogs daily in all weather. You will handle challenging animals and support the shelter's mission with confidentiality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with animals in a shelter or related setting.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of handling and caring for animals and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changes in procedures.
• Ability to represent HSNT professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to deal with fractious animals.
• Commitment to HSNT mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Care for, feed, and monitor animals in the shelter.
• Report observed health or behavior issues to the Assistant Manager/Manager.
• Clean assigned areas daily in line with procedures.
• Provide information to the public about HSNT programs and promote responsible pet ownership.
• Maintain inventory and keep equipment and vehicles in safe condition.
• Walk dogs daily in all weather conditions.
• Work with dogs on training and behavior as advised by behaviorists and trainers.
• Uphold confidentiality of customers and donors.
• Meet physical demands required by the role.

Skills

Experience with animals

Ability to read, write and communicate

Self-motivated

Multi-task

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Animal Care Specialist

Humane Society of North Texas Fort Worth, Texas, United States

About this position

About Humane Society of North Texas

Founded in 1905, the Humane Society of North Texas is the oldest animal welfare organization in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. HSNT serves animals in need by providing services such as pet adoptions, spay/neuter surgeries and low-cost vaccinations, returning lost pets to their owners, cruelty investigations and humane euthanasia. We operate two pet adoption centers in Tarrant County as well as PetSmart and PetCo Cat Adoption Centers and an equine ranch located in Johnson County.

What you'll do

• 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
• Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and vehicles in safe condition and report any problems or needed repairs to the department Assistant Manager/Manager
• Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service
• Protect the confidential information on customers and donors
• Walk dogs daily in all weather conditions
• Ability to deal with fractious animals
• Work with dogs on training, such as leash training and behavioral training based on recommendations from the behaviorist and trainers
• Additional tasks assigned by department Assistant Manager/Manager
• Ability to meet physical demands

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with animals
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information on paper and computerized format
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances
• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior
• Self-motivated, works effectively under pressure and has the ability to multi-task
• Works collaboratively with all departments within the organization
• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures
• Ability to represent the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner
• Must be able to deal with fractious animals
• Will be subject to exposure of animal odors, extreme levels of ammonia, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches, animal waste and moderate noise levels
• Must support the mission and values of HSNT

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch
• The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance
• While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

About Humane Society of North Texas

Founded in 1905, the Humane Society of North Texas is the oldest animal welfare organization in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. HSNT serves animals in need by providing services such as pet adoptions, spay/neuter surgeries and low-cost vaccinations, returning lost pets to their owners, cruelty investigations and humane euthanasia. We operate two pet adoption centers in Tarrant County as well as PetSmart and PetCo Cat Adoption Centers and an equine ranch located in Johnson County.

What you'll do

• 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
• Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service
• Protect the confidential information on customers and donors
• Walk dogs daily in all weather conditions
• Ability to deal with fractious animals
• Work with dogs on training, such as leash training and behavioral training based on recommendations from the behaviorist and trainers
• Additional tasks assigned by department Assistant Manager/Manager
• Ability to meet physical demands

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with animals
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information on paper and computerized format
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances
• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior
• Self-motivated, works effectively under pressure and has the ability to multi-task
• Works collaboratively with all departments within the organization
• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures
• Ability to represent the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner
• Must be able to deal with fractious animals
• Will be subject to exposure of animal odors, extreme levels of ammonia, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches, animal waste and moderate noise levels
• Must support the mission and values of HSNT

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch
• The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance
• While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch
• The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance
• While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The pay range for this role is: 14.50 - 14.50 USD per hour(HSNT)