Animal Care Specialist Fort Worth, TX

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in animal welfare is seeking dedicated individuals to care for and monitor animals in their shelter. The role involves providing excellent customer service, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience with animals. Join a team committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and supporting the mission of the Humane Society.

Qualifications

• Experience with animals required.
• Ability to work under stressful circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Care for, feed, and monitor animals in the shelter.
• Provide information to the public about programs.
• Clean assigned areas daily.

Skills

Communication

Animal Handling

Multi-tasking

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Care for, feed, and monitor animals in the shelter.
• Report observed health or behavior issues to the 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 of 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 behaviorists and trainers.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the department Assistant Manager/Manager.
• Meet physical demands of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

• 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 in computerized formats.
• 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 can multi-task.
• Collaborative work with all departments within the organization.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes in programs and procedures.
• Ability to represent the Humane Society of North Texas professionally.
• Must be able to deal with fractious animals.
• Will be exposed to animal odors, ammonia, diseases, contagious conditions, bites, scratches, animal waste, and moderate noise levels.
• Must support the mission and values of HSNT.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly use hands, fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds regularly, and up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Exposure to animal odors, airborne particles, and noise in the work environment.

Working Conditions:

• May be required to work more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.

This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.