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
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Walk dogs daily in all weather conditions
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Ability to deal with fractious animals
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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:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Experience with animals
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Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
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Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information on paper and computerized format
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Ability to work under stressful circumstances
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Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior
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Self-motivated, works effectively under pressure and has the ability to multi-task
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Works collaboratively with all departments within the organization
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Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures
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Ability to represent the Humane Society of North Texas in a professional manner
- Must be able to deal with fractious animals
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Will be subject to exposure of animal odors, extreme levels of ammonia, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches, animal waste and moderate noise levels
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Must support the mission and values of HSNT
Physical Demands
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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
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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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
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The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance
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While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Working Conditions
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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.