What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Adoption Counselor/Kennel Technician position at Humane Society of Tulsa?
The Humane Society of Tulsa is growing and looking to hire multiple positions for Kennel Technician and Adoption Counselor to join our amazing life saving team!
These positions may be at multiple locations including The Adoption Center in Tulsa and the Transport & Medical Hub location in Sapulpa, OK.
Rotating Weekend Shifts will be required. Shifts are normally at least 8 hours, and there are part-time and full time positions available.
Kennel Technician Duties will include:
- Providing daily feeding, watering, cleaning, and enrichment for shelter animals
- Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, animal housing areas, and equipment
- Walking, handling, and socializing dogs and cats
- Monitoring animal health, appetite, behavior, and overall well-being
- Administering medications and following care instructions as directed
- Maintaining accurate daily care and medical records
- Assisting with animal intake, movement, and veterinary care when needed
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment
The right candidate for this positions will have these skills and experiences:
- Animal Handling Skills - 1 years
- Kennel Technician Skills - 2 years (Preferred)
- Entry Level Medical Knowledge
- Computer/Record Keeping Capabilities
Adoption Counselor Duties will Include:
- Assisting visitors with pet introductions and the adoption process
- Helping potential adopters identify pets that fit their homes and lifestyles
- Processing adoption applications, paperwork, and payments
- Answering phone calls, emails, and questions about available pets and HST programs
- Maintaining accurate animal records and adoption information
- Providing exceptional customer service in a busy shelter environment
- Assisting with daily animal care, enrichment, and adoption events as needed
- Maintaining a clean and safe facility.
The right candidate will posses these personal assets and skills:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong computer skills and attention to detail
- The ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence working with dogs and cats of different sizes, temperaments, and backgrounds
- A positive attitude, good judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous customer service, animal shelter, or veterinary experience preferred
The right candidate will have these skills and experiences:
- Animal Handling Skills - 1 years
- Computer Systems/Software (including office suits) - 2 years
- Multi-line Phone Systems - 2 years
- Customer Service - 2 years (Preferred)
- Entry Level Medical Knowledge
- Computer/Record Keeping Capabilities
The right candidates for all positions with HST will posses these personal assets:
- Responsibility and Accountability
- Self motivated and driven
- Works well in a team setting
- Speed and efficiency while maintaining a high standard and quality of work
- Excellent Customer Service and Compassion
- Ability to keep things Clean, Neat, and Organized
- Works well with animals, and has a desire to make a difference
Applicants should also be comfortable handling all breeds and sizes of dogs, cats and small animals. Position requires lifting more than 50 pounds. Ability to work weekends also required.
If the above responsibilities and requirements seem to be a fit, you have an interest to join an amazing lifesaving team of caretakers, and want to make a difference to the animals in our community and around the country, please apply by submitting a complete resume, and brief cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for the position!
We look forward to meeting with you!
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- How many days per week are you looking to work?
- Are you willing to work rotating weekends and holidays as needed?
- Which position with HST do you prefer?
Experience:
- Professional Kennel: 1 year (Required)
- Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
- Animal handling: 1 year (Required)
- Veterinary assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Tulsa, OK 74135 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $16