Pet Care Specialist

TULSA SPCA•Tulsa, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves the care of all assigned animals (dogs and cats), including cleaning, feeding, watering, medicating, assessing behaviors, training, and socializing. Daily cleaning and disinfecting of cages, runs, kennels, yards, and the cat colony room are essential. The role requires excellent customer service skills when interacting with the public and their pets, demonstrating politeness, professionalism, and knowledge about the animals. The specialist will also be responsible for showing animals to the public and performing other job-related duties related to the management and well-being of shelter animals as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.

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.
Must be able to physically restrain dogs weighing 50lbs +.
Must be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of animal welfare helpful.
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.
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 ratios of cleaning products.
Monitor animals to ensure that the Five Freedoms are being met at all times.
Bring any concerns about an animal to the supervisor.
Transport animals on campus and potentially via vehicle to adoption events, school visits, meetings, or transfers to other agencies.