Animal Welfare Specialist - Atlanta Humane Society And Society

The Animal Welfare Specialist provides humane animal care and superior customer service at the new Atlanta Humane Society (AHS) - Roswell in accordanc...

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Six months previous customer service experience in an office or retail business setting preferred

Six months experience in a similar capacity in an animal shelter, veterinary hospital or clinic preferred

Computer literate in a Windows environment required

Knowledge of animal diseases, medications and treatment protocols preferred

Ability to utilize effective problem solving/decision making skills

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

Desire to work with animals and people

Experience in handling/reconciling funds preferred

Ability to multi-task and handle a high stress, emotional environment

Must be able to set aside personal judgement for the betterment of the client and the animals

Must be able to communicate with and work well with a diverse clientele, different races, ethnicities, faiths, sexual orientations, income levels, etc.

Valid GA driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid GA driver’s license and must be insurable by Society’s insurance company

Working Conditions

Requires humane handling of animals and safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals and equipment in compliance with safety rules and according to SDS rules

Ability to lift, pull or push up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodations

   Required to follow AHS uniform policy

Works in a high noise level area

Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping and standing

Safety procedures must be adhered to without exception

Exposure to dogs and cats of all sizes and varying degrees of behavior and/or medical conditions

Exposure to animal waste and common allergens