Animal Protection Specialist
Priority Personnel is seeking a Temporary Animal Protection Specialist. Assignment is expected to last till mid-May but could be longer.
Pay rate: $18.00/hour
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday/9:00am-6:00pm
Job Duties:
- Provides customer service, owner retention support, and assistance to the public:
- Answers incoming calls on a multi-line telephone, greets visitors, and corresponds via e-mail.
- Responds to a variety of general animal related inquiries and/or complaints from the public
- Dispatches Animal Protection Officers.
- Through coordination with other Animal Services personnel and resources, promotes responsible pet ownership, pet retention, and meet educational needs.
- Coordinates and processes the intake and return of animals from/to patrons including vaccinating animals upon intake when necessary.
- Provides trap rentals, pet microchipping, and pet licensing to the public.
- Obtains proper identification/descriptions of animals for records including breed, age, color, pattern, gender, altered status, bite history ; assists with lost/found matching and reunions.
- Seeks solutions and maintains positive working relationships with Animal Services staff, other jurisdictions, and the public.
- Assists with handling of animals being surrendered/reclaimed/adopted, moving animals to kennels, holding areas, and in and out of traps.
- Scans for microchip, documents scan, and attempts to contact owner if applicable.
- Provides and documents intake vaccinations for incoming cats and dogs, alerts appropriate staff when necessary, regarding animal medical concerns.
- Obtains photos of new animals daily for identification purposes and attaches to computer records.
- Prepares, updates, and maintains Animal Services records and databases.
- Maintains pet licensing and microchip records and registrations.
- Enters tag and animal ID information in database.
- Calls owner based on contact information provided for timely return of animals, and documents according to operating procedures.
- Assists with reconciliation of cash, check, and credit transactions.
- Compiles data and prepares various types of Animal Services reports and documentation.
- Assists in other areas of animal shelter operations and initiatives, as assigned, which may include cleaning kennels, maintenance, special projects, etc.
- Serves as backup for administrative assistant and animal adoptions.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Two (2) years general office experience is required.
- Experience with computers, internet, Microsoft Office, all office equipment.
- Experience and comfortability with animals.
Apply online at prioritypersonnel.com