Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
- Oversee and manage high-volume animal intake operations effectiveness.
- Lead and mentor a team to optimize workflow and performance.
- Possesses in depth knowledge of the chameleon software system.
- Demonstrates expertise in animal handling, behavior and welfare.
- Educate and assist the public regarding intake procedures and regulations.
- Addresses situations with clear and confident communication. - Interpersonal skills
-Increased efficiency within the facility by routinely updating standard operating procedures based on industry best practices.
-Implemented preventive measures to control spread of disease within animal population.
-Humanely handles and kennels all animals and identifies shelter animals with appropriate bands before kenneling. This includes animals which may be ill, injured, quarantined, or aggressive.
-Provides food,water, and proper care for all animals by adhering to schedules and protocols within departments.
-Provides vaccinations, micro shipping, FIV/FELV and heartworm testing as well and treatment for all shelter animals.
-Performs the euthanasia of animals by injection selected animals with control substance, in accordance with established laws and department policies; disposes of euthanized animals.
-Provides information and assist the public in search of lost and adoptable pets.
-Making simple observations regarding sickness and/or injurys as well as behavior.
- Assisting costumers in adoption question as well as providing information about an animal.
-Assisting veterinarian with animal treatment, routine examinations and vaccinations.
-Transporting animals from cages and restraining animals weighing up to 120 pounds for injections, medication and examination; may administer selected medications.
-Preparing specimens and performing diagnostic laboratory test, e.g., microscopic egg counts, etc.
-Assists veterinarian with surgery, dental sterilization of instruments and surgical area, animal prep, monitoring of vital signs; monitors post-operations recovery and reports changes in condition.