Animal Care Receptionist-Part Time

JOB DUTIES

• Ensure outstanding customer service for all guests by politely greeting and directing all guests.
• Work with customers to adopt, surrender or turn in stray animals.
• Responsible for receiving money and operating cash register.
• Affords to complete and balance daily revenue close outs.
• Performs data entry into shelter software.
• Affords to prepare daily, monthly and yearly intake/outcome inventories and reports.
• Affords to assist in the intake of animals; weighing, vaccinating, scanning for microchip and initial medical exam. Must be comfortable handling animals with unknown temperaments.
• Affords to perform custodial and cleaning duties of animal shelter.
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous receptionist duties such as answering phone, collecting fees, running errands, scheduling veterinary appointments, picking up supplies, helping set up for events, etc.
• Affords to assist and respond to public inquiries and complaints about animal shelter made in person or by telephone.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult people and situations with respect, calmness and courtesy.
• Understanding confidentiality and the ability to maintain it.
• Ability to perform data entry at a rate sufficient to perform duties of the job.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and be able to interact with patrons in a pleasant and positive manner.
• Knowledge of animal handling and animal husbandry is preferred.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.
• Considerable knowledge of Administrative office skills with experience in typing, computer, calculator, telephone and related office machines.
• Must have ability to work a varied shift including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants and the Administrative public.
• Must be able to work around animals without an allergic reaction.
• Extensive background checks required.