Animal Intake Team Member

GENESEE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Animal Intake Team Member

Burton, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Short Term Disability

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Duties:

    Records all pertinent data into PetPoint database

    Assures the re-vaccination of all animals admitted to the facility as needed, and administer medications, either orally, nasally, or by injection, according to the prescribed guidelines

    Assures that the Intake Desk is manned during all hous open to the public

    Refers questions about non-routine circumstances to the Shelter Manager

    Receives payments/donations for services rendered, according to a defined schedule, and balances the cash register to the computer record of transactions daily

    Maintains a good working relationship with volunteers at the Shelter

    Euthanizes animals is required

    Assists other staff in holding animals being administered medication or euthanized, and aids in controlling and moving large or unruly animals

    Performs other duties as assigned by Shelter Manager

    Requirements:

    High School diploma or equivalent

    Ability to work well with staff, volunteers and customers, especially those surrendering pets for euthanizing

    Demonstrate a basic understanding of infection control procedures and safe handling of dogs and cats

    Demonstrate a basic knowledge of animal health and behavior issues

    Demonstrate ability to enter data into a PC database and retrieve periodic reports from same