Animal Care & Welfare Specialist II

ADP, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha, NE seeks an Animal Welfare Specialist II to support the health and well-being of animals in our care. This non-exempt, full-time role runs Saturday through Tuesday, 7:00am-6:00pm, with a salary of about $19.19 per hour.

Responsibilities include humane animal handling, care, euthanasia tasks, and assisting with owner reclaims and cremation services, along with training volunteers and supporting daily operations of the Animal Welfare department.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Show compassion for animals and concern for their welfare.
• Maintain highest ethical standards with trustworthiness and professional appearance.
• Work well with a culturally diverse staff and community.
• Be respectful and helpful to all employees, volunteers, and customers.
• Able to work in fast-paced, stressful conditions.
• Cope with loss of animal life from illness, injury or euthanasia.
• Manage emotional aspects of end-of-life services and support colleagues.
• Demonstrate compassion, respect, dignity and teamwork.
• Safely and humanely handle animals.
• Willing to give/receive feedback.
• Work independently and in a team.
• Work around all types of animals without severe allergies.
• Be self-directed and resilient.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Previous experience in an animal welfare agency.
• Experience using sheltering software like Chameleon.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior care for all animals, focusing on basic needs like food, water, enrichment, and living conditions.
• Humane and safe animal handling according to SOPs.
• Retrieve animals for owner reclaim and cremation services.
• Train new Welfare volunteers on daily care of animals.
• Assist with daily dog playgroup as assigned.
• Report behavioral or medical observations that could affect welfare.
• Carry out shelter closing procedures before end of shift.
• Perform humane euthanasia by injection.
• Check and prepare paperwork for euthanasia.
• Assist with and/or perform daily euthanasia.
• Load deceased animals into the crematorium.
• Clean the crematorium and cooler.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Strong communication

Teamwork

Ethical standards

Ability to cope with stress

Safety handling

Self-motivation

Cultural competence

Animal welfare experience

Education

Associate's degree in a science-related field

Certification in euthanasia by injection

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chameleon

Job description

Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha, NE seeks an Animal Welfare Specialist II to support the health and well-being of animals in our care. This non-exempt, full-time role runs Saturday through Tuesday, 7:00am-6:00pm, with a salary of about $19.19 per hour.

Responsibilities include humane animal handling, care, euthanasia tasks, and assisting with owner reclaims and cremation services, along with training volunteers and supporting daily operations of the Animal Welfare department.