Animal Protection Specialist By  Posted April 29, 2025  In Animal Protection Specialist2025-04-292025-04-29/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/white-tws-circle-left.pngHamilton-Ryker/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/white-tws-circle-left.png200px200px 0 Email This Job Location: San Marcos, Texas | Type: Temp | Job #398924 |

Priority Personnel is seeking a Temporary Animal Protection Specialist.  Assignment is expected to last till mid-May but could be longer.

Pay rate: $18.00/hour

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday/9:00am-6:00pm

Job Duties:

Provides customer service, owner retention support, and assistance to the public: Answers incoming calls on a multi-line telephone, greets visitors, and corresponds via e-mail. Responds to a variety of general animal related inquiries and/or complaints from the public Dispatches Animal Protection Officers. Through coordination with other Animal Services personnel and resources, promotes responsible pet ownership, pet retention, and meet educational needs. Coordinates and processes the intake and return of animals from/to patrons including vaccinating animals upon intake when necessary. Provides trap rentals, pet microchipping, and pet licensing to the public. Obtains proper identification/descriptions of animals for records including breed, age, color, pattern, gender, altered status, bite history ; assists with lost/found matching and reunions. Seeks solutions and maintains positive working relationships with Animal Services staff, other jurisdictions, and the public. Assists with handling of animals being surrendered/reclaimed/adopted, moving animals to kennels, holding areas, and in and out of traps. Scans for microchip, documents scan, and attempts to contact owner if applicable. Provides and documents intake vaccinations for incoming cats and dogs, alerts appropriate staff when necessary, regarding animal medical concerns. Obtains photos of new animals daily for identification purposes and attaches to computer records. Prepares, updates, and maintains Animal Services records and databases. Maintains pet licensing and microchip records and registrations. Enters tag and animal ID information in database. Calls owner based on contact information provided for timely return of animals, and documents according to operating procedures. Assists with reconciliation of cash, check, and credit transactions. Compiles data and prepares various types of Animal Services reports and documentation. Assists in other areas of animal shelter operations and initiatives, as assigned, which may include cleaning kennels, maintenance, special projects, etc. Serves as backup for administrative assistant and animal adoptions. Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Two (2) years general office experience is required. Experience with computers, internet, Microsoft Office, all office equipment. Experience and comfortability with animals.

Apply online at prioritypersonnel.com

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