Animal Care Technician Apply
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THE ROLE
Are you an animal lover with a heart for customer service? Are you passionate about giving all animals owned and homeless the best possible stay with us? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Starting rate of $13.85-$14.35/per hour. Competitive wages with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance and continuing education opportunities. Join our team, and help us help create the best community anywhere to be an animal! EEOC employer.
Responsibilities Include:
- Customer Service Excellence: Greet customers with a warm smile and assist them with inquiries, pet adoptions, and boarding reservations. Provide knowledgeable guidance on pet care, adoption procedures, and boarding services. Manage check-ins and check-outs for boarding pets, and communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their pets stay.
- Pet Adoptions: Facilitate the adoption process with compassion and professionalism. Conduct interviews with potential adopters, match them with suitable pets, and complete adoption paperwork.
- Animal Husbandry: Ensure the health and well-being of animals in our care. Assist with feeding, grooming, and administering medications as needed. Maintain clean and comfortable living environments for our animal residents.
THE COMPANY
Humane Pennsylvania is an innovative national leader in animal welfare, with adoption centers, non-profit veterinary hospitals, emergency animal rescue services, community pet assistance programs, an animal focused charitable foundation, and a free, public dog park.
THE PERSON
Applicants must have a passion for animals and dedication to their welfare, excellent customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, and the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in customer service, pet care, or animal welfare is preferred by not required.
If you want to learn more about this exciting, forward-thinking organization and taking the next step in your career, please forward your resume, cover letter and completed HPA employment application to:
Aida May, Adoption Programs Manager
Humane Pennsylvania
1729 N. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604
Email: amay@humanepa.org
