Animal Shelter Pet Service Specialist - Part Time

Our Mission:

The Animal Defense League of Texas takes in rescued cats and dogs, provides medical treatment, nutrition, and shelter in a safe, live release facility until they are matched with their forever families. Through community education and empowerment, we advocate for truly responsible pet ownership. A successful candidate for this position will embrace ADL’s mission and bring determination, energy, empathy, and a passion for the work.

Position Summary:

The Pet Services Specialist is responsible for providing the daily enrichment, cleaning, and sanitizing of kennels along with associated equipment. This team also ensures food, water, enrichment and medical care are provided to the animals as needed. Assists supervisors and leads with maintaining inventory of animals, equipment and supplies. The Paul Jolly Pet Service Specialist screens animals for disposition, completes animal profiles, reports any health or behavioral problems displayed by animals to supervisor immediately, and assists customers in finding their forever pet.

Essential duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing of kennels and associated equipment

• Ensures food, water, enrichment and medical care is provided to canines on a daily basis

• Maintains proper PPE usage and strictly follows the medical program policies and procedures regarding animal care

• Routinely checks animals and reports animal medical concerns to supervisors in a timely manner

• Ensures pets are getting proper exercise and minimum number of daily walks in addition to facilitating canine play groups

• Assists PSS Lead with vaccinations and distribution of meds and monthly prevention

• Follows all policies and procedures regarding chemical safety and animal handling

• Works with PSS Lead and Supervisor to maintain building upkeep and alerts supervisors of any issues

• Exudes excellent customer service when interacting with all visitors that enter the facility

• Matchmakes potential adopters with pets that would be a great fit for their lifestyle based on adopter and pets needs

• Educates visitors and potential adopters on basic tenets of responsible pet ownership

• Attends monthly training days with PSS lead to go over individual goals and feedback

• Attend offsite events with Community Outreach Coordinator as needed

• Update animal bios on kennel card and in shelter data system and captures new photos

• Collaborate with all managers, supervisors, staff and volunteers in a friendly and professional manner

• Flexible in covering shifts based on organizational requirements and business demands

• All other duties as assigned and needed to support adoptions and all ADL functions

Knowledge/skills/requirements:

Must have excellent customer service skills and at least one year of documented experience working with the public

Documented experience working with animals and knowledge of companion animal behavior preferred

Must be organized, detail-oriented, decisive and have strong time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to work outdoors and in all weather conditions

At least a high school graduate (or equivalent) and possess a valid driver’s license

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Physical demands and working conditions:

Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Subject to climbing, kneeling, lifting, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and walking to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are inside and outside with exposure to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, noise, dirty environment, confining workspace and unfavorable odors.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your working availability?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16