Pet Care Specialist

Tulsa Spca•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the care of all assigned animals (dogs and cats), including cleaning, feeding, watering, medicating, assessing behaviors, training, and socializing. The role involves daily cleaning and disinfecting of cages, runs, kennels, yards, and cat colony rooms, as well as general cleaning duties for the facility. The Pet Care Specialist must demonstrate excellent customer service skills to the public and their pets, be polite and professional, knowledgeable about the animals, and available to show animals. This is a safety-sensitive position in accordance with Oklahoma law regarding marijuana use. The Tulsa SPCA is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High School or GED required.
Must possess a valid and current Oklahoma Driver's License and have the ability to drive.
Excellent oral and written communication skills a must.
Team oriented.
Knowledge of basic computer skills preferred.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of animal welfare helpful.

Responsibilities

Daily 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.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills at all times to the public, their pets, and pets in waiting.
Be polite and professional, knowledgeable about animals in the facility, and available when called upon to show animals to the public.
Perform any other job-related duties and responsibilities relating to the management and well-being of the shelter animals as 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.
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.
Provide quality enrichment and training to all animals in our care following instructions from the Pet Care Manager.
Perform daily shelter cleaning, including kennels, cat colony rooms, breakrooms, laundry, bedding, crates, carriers, toys, and yards.
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.
Transport animals on campus and potentially via vehicle to adoption events, school visits, meetings, or for transfers to other agencies.