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Adoption Counselor - Part Time

Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

Entry level$25K raised

Position Overview: To use good customer service skills in working with Adopters throughout the adoption process and place animals available for adoption into loving homes. Have a love for animals and the adoption process…

Skills: Customer Service, Animal Handling, Communication Skills, Organization Skills, Money Handling

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Client Relations Representative

Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

Entry level$25K raised

Position Overview: The purpose of this position is to serve as receptionist at Houston Humane Society, to perform office duties related to patient care and treatment, and to provide miscellaneous support to the Veterinar…

Skills: Customer Service, Appointment Scheduling, Medical Record Maintenance, Cash Handling, Data Entry

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Clinic Veterinary Technician

Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

Entry level$25K raised

Position Overview: The purpose of the Clinic Veterinary Technician is to; help provide medical services to community animals; assist with examinations, vaccinations, testing and other preventive medical care to patients;…

Skills: Animal Restraint, Blood Draws, Vaccination Administration, Medical Data Entry, Patient Assessment

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Adoption Counselor - Part Time

Houston Humane Society

Houston, Texas, United States • On-site

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  • Part-time
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Facilitate the animal adoption process by guiding adopters through paperwork and conducting meet-and-greets. Maintain animal records, monitor health status, and ensure the facility's operational standards are met.

Requirements

Requires experience working with animals and handling money, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and basic computer proficiency.

Full job description

Position Overview:

To use good customer service skills in working with Adopters throughout the adoption process and place animals available for adoption into loving homes. Have a love for animals and the adoption process.  Be able to process all adoption paperwork thru all stages.  Work with animals, customers and volunteers in a professional, friendly manner. 

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Greet Visitors and help them throughout the sign in and adoption process  
  • Answer phone calls, check messages and respond to emails in the Adoption Department mailbox daily
  • Take photos of new animals as they arrive in the Adoption Department, download and place in Pet Point under animal
  • Make kennel cards and place on proper kennel of animals
  • Place animal paperwork in proper cabanas and kennel room binders 
  • Check inventory weekly on available animals for adoption
  • Clean kennel cards, along with adopted, stray hold, project dog stickers
  • Help customers bring in donations then complete, sign and copy donation receipt 
  • Move dogs & cats to service center, clinic, kennels or recovery area
  • Recognize when an animal is sick and inform Adoption Manager, email clinic so that they may be checked quickly and spread of disease or illness is kept to a minimum
  • Go over and explain the Adoption Application with potential adopters and verify all information on application is correct and true
  • Process animal and potential adopters paperwork in ShelterLuv throughout the surgery, exit exam, illness and adoption process
  • Handle meet n greets with adopters and our animals & meet n greets with adopter’s dogs and HHS dog(s)
  • Be able to explain adoption paperwork and medical chart on adopted animals and direct them to the clinic for rabies tag and de-wormer
  • Make sure doors are unlocked at 11:00 am and locked at close of day
  • Go over outcome paperwork with Adopter and collect adoption fee
  • Clean up after animals when necessary


Supervision Received:

The Adoption Supervisor will oversee all Adoption Counselor staff on a daily basis.  Adoption Supervisor will make all work schedules for staff and inform counselors of mandatory staff meetings and training classes.  



Supervision Exercised:


To oversee that all visitors and volunteers are following HHS guidelines and report to Adoption Supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills: 

  • Friendly disposition
  • Be able to read English fluently
  • Good communication skills
  • Organization skills
  • Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • 1 year experience handling money
  • Experience working with animals
  • Be able to read animal behavior and recognize signs of common sickness
  • Be able to follow protocol, procedures and adoption guidelines
  • Have good work ethic
  • Be able to use good judgment during certain circumstances
  • Be able to work well with other staff and volunteers
  • Follow instructions and complete task
  • Basic computer skills
  • Good phone skills
  • Basic camera/photo skills



Related keywords

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About Houston Humane Society

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Keeping pets and people together.

Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1958
Headquarters
Houston, TX
LinkedIn followers
4,065
Total funding
$25K

The Houston Humane Society (HHS) is a non-profit animal shelter dedicated to eliminating cruelty, abuse, and the overpopulation of animals. We receive no federal, state, or local funding and rely solely on donations and special events. HHS is committed to creating the awareness of animal rights throughout the Houston community by providing numerous animal welfare programs for Houston area residents and their pets, including pet adoptions, humane education, R.A.I.D.E.R. cruelty investigations, and Houston's only $30 spay and neuter clinic.

Offices: 14700 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77053, US · 14810 Almeda Rd, Houston, Texas 77053, US

Pet AdoptionsLow Cost Animal Wellness ClinicRAIDER Animal Cruelty InvestigationsFosterPet Helpand Pet PantrySocialNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
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About Houston Humane Society

LinkedInVisit site

Keeping pets and people together.

Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1958
Headquarters
Houston, TX
LinkedIn followers
4,065
Total funding
$25K

The Houston Humane Society (HHS) is a non-profit animal shelter dedicated to eliminating cruelty, abuse, and the overpopulation of animals. We receive no federal, state, or local funding and rely solely on donations and special events. HHS is committed to creating the awareness of animal rights throughout the Houston community by providing numerous animal welfare programs for Houston area residents and their pets, including pet adoptions, humane education, R.A.I.D.E.R. cruelty investigations, and Houston's only $30 spay and neuter clinic.

Offices: 14700 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77053, US · 14810 Almeda Rd, Houston, Texas 77053, US

Pet AdoptionsLow Cost Animal Wellness ClinicRAIDER Animal Cruelty InvestigationsFosterPet Helpand Pet PantrySocialNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
View all jobs at Houston Humane Society

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