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Maui Humane Society
Pet Resource Specialist
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What they do
An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.
$48,747 / year median in Hawaii
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Maui Humane Society is an open-admissions animal shelter for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. We provide veterinary and routine care and help surrendered animals find a new home. We also provide humane law enforcement services, education and outreach, programs to retain pets in their families, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Our team is resilient, compassionate to animals, creative problem-solvers, and dedicated to do what it takes to get the job done. We're excited to welcome you as our next Pet Resources Specialist. In this role you will be the primary point of contact for all walk-ins, support all shelter inquiries, and provide a range of services to the community. You will need to exhibit strong customer service skills without judgement and will be leading difficult conversations with highly emotional people daily. What you'll be doing (with a team and training): Providing a positive community experience in all transactions Processing data and payments in our shelter software Intaking animals being surrendered - including for euthanasia Document animal behavior and transporting animals throughout the shelter High volume surgery scheduling and intake Preparing animals for cremation To be successful in this role you'll need to have (minimum qualifications): Strong customer service communication skills - externally and internally High comfort in interacting with animals Ability to use multiple computer programs efficiently We'd love it if you already had (desired qualifications): Experience in animal welfare Experience with shelter software (PetPoint preferred) Animal handling experience especially in a professional setting (boarding, grooming, vet) Medical office experience Social services experience What you can expect from us: Regular supportive feedback Career growth Training in animal welfare A comprehensive compensation package including: Medical benefits at no cost to you Dental & Vision benefits at low cost