Wildlife Team Member

Houston SPCA•Houston, TX

About The Position

Essential Functions of the Position: Mentor and monitor volunteers, interns and apprentices to assure the quality of care is maintained Operate hotline during assigned shifts. Care for, feed, water and observe animals. Report observed health or behavior issues. Maintain all animal enclosures and crates in a sanitary and enriched state. Ensure assigned areas are properly cleaned and disinfected daily. Maintain current inventory of necessary program supplies. Protect all confidential information, including customers, donors, animals and internal communications. Represent the Houston SPCA by providing excellent customer service and focus. Administer medications and maintain medical observation records as required. Maintain detailed notes in departmental logs and report as appropriate. Follow detailed protocols for animal care and admittance. Ensure public facing areas are neat and clean at all times. Operate hotline during assigned shifts. Mentor and monitor volunteers, interns and apprentices to assure the quality of care is maintained. Able to work within the laws and protocols established by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, skill and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this position: Follow the mission of the Houston SPCA. High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred. One year of animal care experience. Demonstrated ability to handle animals safely, with patience and gentleness. Ability to represent the Houston SPCA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff. Exceptional attention to detail. Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions. Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and electronic form. Demonstrated effective communication skills, including reading and writing. Able to stand, bend, squat, walk and talk for up to eight hours a day; able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Able to work flexible schedule including weekend and evening shifts This job description is not designed to encompass all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the individual. Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.

Requirements

Follow the mission of the Houston SPCA.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of animal care experience.
Demonstrated ability to handle animals safely, with patience and gentleness.
Ability to represent the Houston SPCA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.
Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and electronic form.
Demonstrated effective communication skills, including reading and writing.
Able to stand, bend, squat, walk and talk for up to eight hours a day; able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to work flexible schedule including weekend and evening shifts

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Mentor and monitor volunteers, interns and apprentices to assure the quality of care is maintained
Operate hotline during assigned shifts.
Care for, feed, water and observe animals.
Report observed health or behavior issues.
Maintain all animal enclosures and crates in a sanitary and enriched state.
Ensure assigned areas are properly cleaned and disinfected daily.
Maintain current inventory of necessary program supplies.
Protect all confidential information, including customers, donors, animals and internal communications.
Represent the Houston SPCA by providing excellent customer service and focus.
Administer medications and maintain medical observation records as required.
Maintain detailed notes in departmental logs and report as appropriate.
Follow detailed protocols for animal care and admittance.
Ensure public facing areas are neat and clean at all times.
Able to work within the laws and protocols established by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Other duties as assigned.