Pet Care Specialist

Tulsa Spca•Tulsa, OK

2d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Include but are not limited to: cleaning, feeding, watering, medicating, assessing behaviors, training and socializing, and care of all animals (dogs and cats) assigned. Daily cleaning and disinfecting of: cages, runs, kennels, yards, cat colony room, and general cleaning duties associated with the Tulsa SPCA facility. Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills at all times to the public, their pets, and pets in waiting. Must be polite and professional, knowledgeable about animals in the facility, and be available when called upon to show animals to the public. Any other job-related duties and responsibilities relating to the management and well-being of the shelter animals as assigned. This job classification has been designated as a safety-sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license. Tulsa SPCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Requirements

General knowledge of animal welfare helpful.
Must possess a valid and current Driver's License and have the ability to drive
Excellent oral and written communication skills a must
Team oriented
Must be able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

Daily cleaning, feeding, watering, medicating, assessing behaviors, training and socializing, and care of all animals (dogs and cats) assigned.
Maintain the highest standard of customer service.
Maintain a professional manner at all times, being compassionate and respectful to clients
Assist with the operation of the shelter
Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the shelter
Daily cleaning, feeding, and watering of all shelter animals (dogs and cats)
Assist with adoptions
Initiate conversation with potential adopter to assess home life and lifestyle
Properly show animals to public, keeping the safety of everyone including the animal in mind
Exhibit good customer service to all members of the public
Answer questions about feeding, walking, animal behavior, veterinary needs
Follow instructions and guidelines given by Pet Care Manager to give all animals in our care quality enrichment and training
Daily Shelter Cleaning Includes kennels, cat colony rooms, breakrooms, laundry, bedding, crates, carriers, toys, yard
Follow proper cleaning procedures including appropriate steps and ratio of cleaning products
Monitor animals to ensure that the Five Freedoms are being met at all times
Bring any concerns about an animal to supervisor
Transporting Animals Includes moving animals on our campus as well as potentially transporting animals via vehicle to adoption events, school visits, meetings, transfer to other agencies, etc.