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Animal Care Kennel Technician

Humane Society of North Texas

Fort Worth, TX | Full Time

$42k-47k (estimate)

1 Week Ago

Animal Care Kennel Technician

$42k-47k (estimate)

Full Time 1 Week Ago

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Humane Society of North Texas is Hiring an Animal Care Kennel Technician Near Fort Worth, TX

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