Animal Care Receptionist-Part Time

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

61d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary, part-time position for an Animal Care Receptionist, including weekends. The role involves providing outstanding customer service, assisting with animal adoptions, surrenders, and intake procedures. Responsibilities include handling money, data entry, preparing reports, performing basic animal care tasks, cleaning, and general receptionist duties such as answering phones and scheduling appointments. The position requires the ability to work around animals and handle them with care, even those with unknown temperaments. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult people and situations with respect, calmness and courtesy.
Understanding confidentiality and the ability to maintain it.
Ability to perform data entry at a rate sufficient to perform duties of the job.
Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.
Ability to work well under pressure and in stressful situations.
Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and be able to interact with patrons in a pleasant and positive manner.
Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.
Considerable knowledge of Administrative office skills with experience in typing, computer, calculator, telephone and related office machines.
Must have ability to work a varied shift including weekends and holidays.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants and the Administrative public.
Must be able to work around animals without an allergic reaction.
Extensive background checks required.
Subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of animal handling and animal husbandry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure outstanding customer service for all guests by politely greeting and directing all guests.
Work with customers to adopt, surrender or turn in stray animals.
Receive money and operate cash register.
Assist in ensuring daily revenue close outs are completed and balanced.
Perform data entry into shelter software.
Assist in preparing daily, monthly and yearly intake/outcome inventories and reports.
Assist in the intake of animals; weighing, vaccinating, scanning for microchip and initial medical exam.
Perform custodial and cleaning duties of animal shelter.
Perform a variety of miscellaneous receptionist duties such as answering phone, collecting fees, running errands, scheduling veterinary appointments, picking up supplies, helping set up for events, etc.
Assist and respond to public inquiries and complaints about animal shelter made in person or by telephone.
Other duties as assigned.