EssentialFunctions:
- 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
- Representthe Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service
- Protect the confidential information oncustomers and donors
- Walk dogs daily in all weather conditions
- Ability to deal with fractious animals
- Work with dogs on training, such as leashtraining and behavioral training based on recommendations from the behavioristand 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 thisPosition:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience with animals
- Ability to read, write and communicateeffectively
- Knowledge and ability to accurately work withdetailed information on paper and computerized format
- Ability to work under stressful circumstances
- Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medicalconditions, and animal handling and behavior
- Self-motivated, works effectively under pressureand has the ability to multi-task
- Works collaboratively with all departmentswithin the organization
- Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes inprograms and procedures
- Ability to represent the Humane Society of NorthTexas 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
PhysicalDemands
- The physical demands described hereare representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of the job
- Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- This position is regularly requiredto use hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with handsand arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch
- The position holder must be able toregularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds withassistance
- While performing the duties of thisjob this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles
- The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate
Working Conditions
- The individual performing this jobmay 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 orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities thatare required by the individual. Otherduties than those listed herein may be assigned.
Humane Society of North Texas is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled