Pet Care Specialist

Department : Pet Care

Reports To : Pet Care Manager

Status :

Non-Exempt, full-time, $15 / hour

• Communication will be sent VIA email.

POSITION SUMMARY

Include but are not limited to : cleaning, feeding, watering, medicating, assessing behaviors, training and socializing, and care of all animals (dogs and cats) assigned. Daily cleaning and disinfecting of : cages, runs, kennels, yards, cat colony room, and general cleaning duties associated with the Tulsa SPCA facility. Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills at all times to the public, their pets, and pets in waiting. Must be polite and professional, knowledgeable about animals in the facility, and be available when called upon to show animals to the public. Any other job-related duties and responsibilities relating to the management and well-being of the shelter animals as assigned.

This job classification has been designated as a safety-sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

Tulsa SPCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Maintain a professional manner at all times, being compassionate and respectful to clients

Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the shelter

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Initiate conversation with potential adopter to assess home life and lifestyle

Follow instructions and guidelines given by Pet Care Manager to give all animals in our care quality enrichment and training

Includes kennels, cat colony rooms, breakrooms, laundry, bedding, crates, carriers, toys, yard

Monitor animals to ensure that the Five Freedoms are being met at all times

Includes moving animals on our campus as well as potentially transporting animals via vehicle to adoption events, school visits, meetings, transfer to other agencies, etc.

KEY COMPETENCIES

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education / Experience Required

Physical Demands

SCHEDULE

FT position. Schedule can vary, shift changes will be necessary sometimes as will work on holidays and some overtime.

Must be able to pass a background check