Job description

Position Title:

Animal Care Manager Organization:

Galveston Island Humane Society Classification:

Non-Exempt, Full Time Reports To:

Executive Director, Assistant Director Summary:

Responsible for day-to-day animal care following established procedures. Maintain all areas of the shelter including both animal and non-animal environments. Assists in scheduling of appointments for animals. Provides ordering information bi-weekly to the E.D. Schedules staff for the health care department. Conducts daily walk throughs. Thoroughly documents any animal treatment. Ensures animals are well cared for. Will require euthanasia certification. Transports animals from our facility to veterinary clinics as necessary. Has previous Vet Tech experience of at least one year.

Essential Duties and Functions:

Animal Care & Housing Responsible for consistent humane treatment and handling of sheltered animals including canines, felines, and all others (i.e., rabbits, hamsters, birds, etc.).. Works to ensure that all pets in our custody receive the highest quality care possible. Performs the daily cleaning assignments ensuring deadlines are met following standard operating procedures (SOP's). Informs ACM/AD of cleaning supply and animal food needs. Ensures that cleaning and animal handling equipment is in good working condition. Maintain animal sheltering areas, workspaces, public areas, and storage area to ensure areas comply with safety standards and are free from debris, donations, deliveries and obstacles. Participate in stress reduction efforts through purposeful and compassionate handling animals in shelter environment. Participate in disease reduction efforts by thorough cleaning and sanitation of all animal areas. Maintains efficient work processes and supports the Animal Health Team in their daily responsibilities. Helps promote all adoptable pets to customers as needed. May assist with the organization or assist with off-site adoptions and events. Performance Must be a team player who leads by example. Provides guidance to animal care volunteers in all aspects of animal care including disease control, safe animal handling, and animal stress reduction. Works with court assigned Community Service workers by assigning tasks. Provide assistance as needed or requested to Animal Care Manager and Team, Administrative Manager, Volunteer/Foster Coordinator, and Client Services Associates. Client Service Provide positive client, volunteer and coworker relations through professional, courteous, and educational interactions. Professionally represent the GIHS mission and goals at all times. Practice and encourage the humane treatment of all animals Provide quality customer service to clients, volunteers, fosters, and staff while actively promoting our mission, services, programs, and events. Represent the GIHS daily through general public interactions. Work cooperatively with all volunteers, recognizing the talent and commitment they bring to the Society. Safety Ensure a safe work environment, following all safety guidelines and modeling safe work practices. Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

Work is performed in a kennel/shelter setting and outdoors. Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs, walking and, standing on feet 8-10 hours per day while performing job functions. Exposure to disinfectant solutions when cleaning. Exposure to various weather conditions when working outdoors. Subject to animal bites and scratches while handling animals of questionable temperament. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations. Consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alterations available. Tetanus inoculation is required or must be waived.

Reporting Relationships and Contacts:

Report directly to Animal Care Manager and to Executive Director. May also report to Animal Health Manger or Administrative Manager in their absence. Works with City of Galveston Animal Services Officers related to intake of animals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of the Galveston Island Humane Society. Detail-oriented; ability to recognize urgency, prioritize, and act quickly during crisis management. Exercises good judgment when dealing with confidential information regarding the public, personnel, organizational, or animal issues. Excellent oral and verbal communication skills with experience developing training programs. Qualifications (Required): High school diploma or equivalent, required. Experience in animal health, animal handling, shelterluv, and breed identification, preferred. Available to work weekends, evening and holiday shifts as needed, required. Bilingual, (English/Spanish), a plus.

Job Types:

Full-time Pay:

$20/hr

Schedule:

8 hour shift Weekends and Holidays required Ability to

Commute:

Galveston, TX 77554 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Galveston, TX 77554: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person