Animal Care Specialist-Kennel Technician

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

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.

Humane Society of North Texas is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled