Animal Care Specialist

Essential Functions:

• 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

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position:

• 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

 Working Conditions

• The individual performing this job may 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 or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the individual.  Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.