AC/Adoption Technician

CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY•Newington, CT

11d•$18 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Humane Society is seeking full-time Animal Care/Adoption staff members. This position will be responsible for the daily care of any animals in the kennels, cat areas and small animal enclosures (to include rabbits, ferrets, mice/rats, guinea pigs etc.) including but not limited to: provision of adequate food and water, kennel cleaning, dog walking in all types of weather conditions, monitoring animals and reporting health or behavior abnormalities, socializing animals and creating and maintaining necessary animal records and performing data entry. This position will also actively assist customers in the adoption and surrender process, provide information to educate customers and counsel customers with regard to pet ownership responsibilities as well as species and breed-specific data. Responsible for: greeting all incoming visitors; informing visitors and volunteers on proper sign in procedures for entry; answering phone calls; appropriately forwarding callers and provision of basic shelter information. Work with all shelter dogs on basic training and social skills. Perform animal bathing and basic grooming. Assist with processing animal intake, evaluation, and treatment. Other duties may include cleaning the shelter, entering information in PetPoint, attending off site events as animal handlers, supporting Fox Memorial Clinic and other District locations as needed and performing other duties as assigned by a supervisor. This full time position is benefit eligible. This position is ideal for who is able to deal with different communication styles. We are looking for a creative, customer service oriented individual who can work well within a team. Interested individuals must be able to handle multiple priorities and enjoy a busy environment. This position requires one to have a basic knowledge of animal handling and care as well as have a basic understanding of the different types of companionship animals. This position includes both weekend days, schedule to be determined at time of hire. The starting wage is $18.00/hr with an increase possible after the probationary period. Connecticut Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Requirements

Ability to perform physically strenuous activities which will require lifting of moderate to heavy weights (up to 40 lbs.)
Ability to stand and/or bend
Ability to push brooms and/or mops
Ability to walk and/or control dogs and/or cats
Use of cleaning solutions
Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time
One to two years' experience working in a customer service position or a shelter environment
Weekend work required
Basic knowledge of animal handling and care
Basic understanding of different types of companionship animals
Proficiency in computers

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of animal handling and experience preferred
Associates Degree in animal science or related field

Responsibilities

Daily care of animals in kennels, cat areas, and small animal enclosures
Provision of adequate food and water
Kennel cleaning
Dog walking in all types of weather conditions
Monitoring animals and reporting health or behavior abnormalities
Socializing animals
Creating and maintaining necessary animal records and performing data entry
Assisting customers in the adoption and surrender process
Educating customers with regard to pet ownership responsibilities and species/breed-specific data
Greeting all incoming visitors
Informing visitors and volunteers on proper sign-in procedures
Answering phone calls and forwarding callers
Providing basic shelter information
Working with shelter dogs on basic training and social skills
Performing animal bathing and basic grooming
Assisting with processing animal intake, evaluation, and treatment
Cleaning the shelter
Entering information in PetPoint
Attending off-site events as animal handlers
Supporting Fox Memorial Clinic and other District locations as needed
Performing other duties as assigned by a supervisor