Animal Technician, Sr. jobs in Springfield, OR

About us

The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) has a full-time position open for an energetic individual with compassion for animals and excellent customer service skills.

HSCO is a vital resource for animals and people in our community. We are deeply committed to both. Services include animal adoptions, reuniting lost pets, lost and found reporting program, pet food and spay/neuter assistance, dog licensing, humane education programs and so much more. HSCO provides physical and medical care for approximately 3,000 abandoned, neglected and abused companion animals each year.

Our offer

Hourly wage with a robust benefit package for full-time employees and a compassionate team who genuinely care about each other. We are committed to providing a working environment that is supportive and fun. We work hard, but we strive to enjoy our work every day and remember why we do what we do.

About you

The role of the Animal Care Technician (ACT) is to work in a team environment where you will be involved in all aspects of customer service, animal intake, adoptions, lost pet reunification and support for all of our services. Your duties will include providing exceptional care to every animal and client that we are presented with.

About this role

If you are looking for a meaningful job and you recognize that your work will impact animals AND people, then please read on to see how you can make a difference in the lives of both in our community! It’s time to apply if you will enjoy:

· Being there for people and animals in our community

· Helping facilitate heartwarming adoptions

· Seeing the joy in reuniting lost pets with their families

· Providing intake duties for animals, including computer documentation and administering basic medical care and vaccines

· Providing excellent customer and handling unique situations with humility

· Cleaning, feeding, and caring for HSCO animal population

· Practicing patience and genuinely bringing empathy each day

· Love working in a team environment

The ideal candidate for this position may have experience in a veterinary or shelter setting, although we are willing to train committed new team members. You should:

· Have a positive attitude and work in a fast paced, changing, and sometimes stressful environment

· Be respectful of all clients, team members and animal needs

· Have computer knowledge

· Be able to organize, multi-task, and prioritize the work that needs to be accomplished

· Have excellent follow through on details

· Be able to apply common sense understanding to any situation that may arise

· Have the confidence to apply your skills within the boundaries of shelter protocols

· Enjoy working with people just as much as our temporary animal guests

Schedule will include Saturdays and some holidays. Pay range is $16-$19/hr. and DOE. Full time employees receive benefit package that includes health/dental insurance and more! Health benefits after 30 days are 100% paid for by HSCO.

Join our team and help make a difference in your community! Learn more about HSCO at our website! www.hsco.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• In addition to loving animals, what interests you in this position and how does your experiences and/or past work add value to this position?
• Do you have pets and are they spayed/neutered?
• Do you have animal handling experience?
• Are there any days/hours of the week that you are not available

Ability to Relocate:

• Bend, OR 97702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person