Animal Scientist jobs in Monroe, LA

This position is supervised by: ACC Supervisors

This position supervises/manages:  None    

Summary of Essential Job Tasks:
•    Care for, feed, monitor, medicate, and perform minor treatment on animals.
•    Report observed health or behavior issues to ACC Supervisor/Manager.
•    Clean assigned areas on a daily basis.
•    Assist prospective clients in the selection of animals for adoption.
•    Advise new owners of pet examinations, adoption benefits, policies, and procedures.
•    Provide information to the public about SPCA of Texas programs and promote good animal care and responsible pet ownership.
•    Keep current inventory of necessary program supplies and report shortages to ACC Supervisor.
•    Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and vehicles in safe condition and report any problems or needed repairs to the ACC Supervisor.
•    Protect the confidential information on customers and donors.
•    Represent the SPCA of Texas by providing excellent customer service and focus.
•    Report to work at assigned start time; go to/return from breaks and lunch at assigned times; leave work at assigned quitting time.
•    Actively engage with volunteers in such a way that provides support for our volunteers and staff and proactively improves our volunteer program.  
•    Be an ambassador for the SPCA of Texas, sharing the work and mission with your friends and family and be knowledgeable of the various ways to support our work.
•    Additional tasks assigned by ACC Supervisor/Manager.
•    The individual performing this job may be required to operate an SPCA of Texas vehicle and perform driver duties as directed if the individual meets the SPCA’s requirements to become a driver. To be eligible, the individual must be 21 years old to meet insurance requirements and must be qualified and licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Texas.

Abilities Required:
•    Static Strength: the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds.
•    Judgment and Decision Making: the ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
•    Oral and Written Expression: the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
•    Monitoring: the ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
•    Emotional and Mental Requirements: the ability to work effectively under stressful conditions. Ability to rapidly and accurately process information.

Applicant Information:
•    The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week.
•    This position will require flexibility with a schedule that will change week to week and assigned to multiple locations.
•    Pay to be accessed at end of 90 days.