Senior Animal Care Specialist

Carrollton Texas • Carrollton, TX

28d

About The Position

Responsible for performing activities of an Animal Care Specialist as well as performing lead activities. This leadership will include monitoring staff performance on a day-to-day basis, preparing monthly activity reports, provide training and conduct weekly shelter evaluations. Work is performed with limited supervision.

Requirements

• Knowledge of common animal and zoonotic diseases.
• Knowledge of animal behavior.
• Knowledge of animal breeds.
• Knowledge of sedatives utilized on animals.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic animal anatomy.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitizing methods and procedures
• Knowledge of pet vaccination procedures including safe handling practices.
• Knowledge of common shelter diseases and proper protocols for treatment and disinfecting.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to domestic and wild animal management.
• Knowledge of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s guideline for use and storage of controlled substances.
• Skilled in caring for animals.
• Skilled in identifying common animal diseases.
• Skilled in administering sedatives to animals.
• Skilled in cleaning and sanitizing animal care facilities.
• Skilled in providing customer service.
• Skilled in restraining and handling difficult animals.
• Skilled in obtaining samples and specimens for medical testing.
• Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals, including good written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in standard/metric weight and dose conversions.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs without assistance, including loading an animal into a transport unit.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• 3-4 years of animal shelter experience as a municipal animal shelter assistant, veterinary technician or veterinary assistant.
• 3-4 years of customer service experience.
• Ability to obtain Euthanasia Technician Certification, as required by city policy, within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to obtain State of Texas Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within 1 year of employment.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must pass motor vehicle records check.
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must obtain Euthanasia Technician Certification, as required by city policy, within 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain State of Texas Basic Animal Control Certification within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• None.

Responsibilities

• Participates in monitoring day-to-day operation of the Animal Services and Adoption Center.
• This function will include monitoring shelter documentation and data entry for accuracy.
• Complete weekly shelter inspections to document staff performance and consistency.
• Make recommendations on sick, injured or aggressive animals.
• Monitor shelter stock and approve purchase of new supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED