Intake Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Intake Coordinator :

The purpose of the Animal Intake Coordinator is to ensure that all duties required in the Intake Department are performed in an efficient and timely manner, to accept animals surrendered to Houston Humane Society and manage the number of animals accepted each day to ensure all animals can be humanely housed and receive the best possible care, to educate the public about HHS’s surrender policies, and to project a professional, courteous and compassionate manner toward the public.

Supervision Received : Shelter Manager

Principal Duties and Responsibilities of Intake Program :

• Assist people who are surrendering their pet(s) : Explain Intake procedures, refer to other agencies if necessary, for euthanasia requests, send to clinic.
• Assist other agencies who are transferring animals and perform the necessary paperwork.
• Move animals being surrendered from the Intake Lobby to the holding cages in the

Work- Up Area.

Qualifications & Skills :