The Houston Humane Society is searching for energetic, compassionate and dedicated people to join our efforts in ending the cruelty, abuse and overpopulation of animals. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive package of benefits to full time employees.
Current Shelter Job Openings
Assistant Medical Director
The purpose of this position is to serve as Assistant Medical Director at Houston Humane Society and to set standards of care and medical protocol for activities specific to the clinic. The Assistant Medical Director will assist the Medical Director with coordinating roles of the doctors within the clinic and work with them to develop new services and modify or create SOP’s to improve customer service patient’s care.
Assistant Medical Director works under the direction of the Medical Director. Works in conjunction with the Clinic Operations Manager and Veterinary Technician Supervisor. Medical Directors will recognize non-routine or unusual situations and refer them to the clinic operations manager with recommended solutions.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote the humane care and treatment of animals at all times, both general public and HHS residents.
- All duties of a DVM as sanctioned by Texas state law.
- Assist the Medical Director with assisting the associate veterinarians with completing exams, surgeries, and recommend treatment protocol for patients of HHS according to the guidelines for standards of care in animal shelters. Directs associate veterinarians in roles to best handle clinic daily work flow.
- Assists with supervising, evaluating and instructing Veterinarians and Veterinary Technician in field diagnosis and treatment for diseases and injuries to animals.
- Assist the Medical Director with planning, designing, and implementing animal health quality improvement activities.
- Assist the Medical Director with developing, reviewing, and/or updating standing orders, animal health care protocols and division policies and procedures as required.
- Set SOPs for the clinic when multiple methods are available for performing one activity.
- Enforce safety practices and OSHA standards and reports violations to Clinical Operations Manager when infractions occur.
- Receive and evaluate requests from associate veterinarians for new pharmaceuticals and equipment and submit such requests to the Medical Director and Clinic Ops Manager.
- Provide guidance on methods and procedures for reducing the incidence of animal diseases and public health concerns.
- Plan and conduct continuing animal health education.
- Assist the Medical Director with overall strategic plan for the clinic operations and profitability with input from veterinarians, staff and management
All other duties that arise in the course of daily operations
Qualifications & Skills:
- Requires a Doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine. Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medicine. License must also include DPS and FDA controlled substance licensure.
- Maintains current DVM license in good standing.
- Knowledge of Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.
- Strong client service skills.
- Strong leadership, communication and motivations skills. Has the ability to direct, guide and assist a group of individuals. Bilingual Spanish language skills both written and spoken preferred, but not necessary.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl more than 2/3 of the day.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs more than 2/3 of the day, sometimes up to 100 lbs with assistance.
- Ability to effectively use all available resources to provide the best patient care as well as ensure the profitability of the practice
- Ability to communicate well, provide strong leadership and motivation to direct, guide and assist a group of individuals including effectively solving problems, setting performance standards and monitoring performance
- Strong communication and client service skills. Considerable tact and diplomacy is required. Ability to greet clients in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner
- Regular attendance and timeliness are essential
- Ability to plan and organize all veterinary administration and personnel activities
- Oversee the preparation, maintenance and disposition of required veterinary records and other correspondence
- Market the practice as necessary to initiate new programs and educate clients of services available
HHS Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
To be considered, please send your resume and cover letter to kgordon@houstonhumane.org
Development Director
Houston Humane Society (HHS), serving the greater Houston/ Harris County area of Texas for 65 years, is dedicated to eliminating cruelty, abuse and the overpopulation of animals. Serving more than 30,000 animals yearly, HHS’s 37 acre campus includes an animal shelter, adoption center, wellness and surgical clinic and facilities for large animals and rescued livestock. HHS seeks a strategic and experienced Director of Development to lead HHS efforts to achieve annual contributed income goals from individuals, foundations and corporations. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Director will build and lead a team to develop and execute HHS’s fundraising strategy. The Director of Development will be a key member of the Executive Team. HHS is looking for an exceptional fundraiser, relationship builder, communicator and team leader.
The Director of Development will be responsible for the following, in addition to any other project as assigned by the President and CEO.
Strategy & Reporting:
Design and lead the long-term revenue generation strategy for HHS to increase contributed revenue from individual donors, foundations and corporations and events from 20% to 30% over the course of three years.
Work closely with the Finance team on all reporting.
Fundraising:
Build the fundraising strategy for individuals, foundations and corporations and a team to implement it. Manage relationship with direct mail contractor and development team to work collaboratively on reaching revenue goals. Have a history of securing six figure gifts.
Serve as the relationship manager for existing individual donors and prospects. Lead the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of these critical donors and work with the President and CEO in fundraising activities.
Lead the team in researching new prospects, developing proposals, reports, end of year mailing campaigns, events and all necessary activities to secure the revenue.
Board of Directors:
Manage the Board of Directors’ philanthropic giving, partner with the President and CEO, Board President and members to strengthen volunteer-led fundraising activities and work closely with the Board President and the Nominating Committee to build a pipeline of candidates for Board of Directors and other volunteer leadership opportunities.
Partner with President and CEO, Board President and members to deploy them in service of meeting fundraising goals.
Revenue Management:
Ensure clear, accurate, and consistent reporting and communication between the Finance and Development departments, reviewing and tracking annual and long-term income and expenditure budgets.
Work with Finance Department on building program budgets and other financial documents required for grant submission.
Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of restricted gifts.
Work with President and CEO in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and financial analyses for the Executive Team and for presentation to the Board of Directors on progress toward financial goals.
Team Management & Leadership:
Manage, coach and support the development team members by providing expertise about major giving, sponsorships and events and create ongoing learning opportunities to grow and motivate the team.
Partner with Executive Team, Board of Directors and program staff to cultivate a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
Encourage a culture of high performance, including monitoring staff progress in achieving development goals, providing regular performance feedback, supporting career development opportunities, fostering a collaborative environment and facilitating a healthy work/life balance.
Qualifications, Skills and Expectations:
A love of animals and a passion for the mission
A creative and critical thinker with the ability to detect, analyze and solve problems
Minimum 10 years fundraising experience, with at least 3 years successfully managing a development team. Capital campaign experience a plus
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business management, public relations or related field required
Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize work, manage time and multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
Proven experience in cultivating major donors and securing gifts of $100,000 plus from individual donors, corporations and foundations
Proven experience in motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing the performance of a team in building a donor pipeline
Experience working with and managing direct mail contractor
Outstanding communication skills and track record of building professional, cooperative relationships with colleagues
The highest levels of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality; a commitment to the privacy of donors
HHS Benefits offered
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
Compensation
Commensurate with experience
Please submit cover letter and resume to kgordon@houstonhumane.org
Staff Veterinarian
The Houston Humane Society is looking for an experienced DVM to join our team. Work in a well-equipped spay/neuter clinic with highly skilled staff. Must be available for high-volume spay/neuter work and capable of performing surgeries daily. Assisting with exams, diagnostics, lab work, administering vaccines, and medical treatments for general public and sheltered animals will be included. Exotic and large animal experience preferred but not required.
Must be a positive, energetic team player capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. Strong work ethic and commitment to our mission to end pet overpopulation is paramount. Candidate must possess a DVM/VMD degree and be licensed to practice in Texas and also procure DEA license. Candidate must be able to work weekends. We offer excellent support staff, clean, well equipped facilities and competitive wages. Become part of our highly successful spay/neuter team!
Duties include but not limited to:
- All duties of a DVM as sanctioned by Texas state law.
- Promotes health of animals by advising animal owners about sanitation measures, feeding, and general care.
- Determines nature of disease or injury by examining pets; examining small, and large animals.
- Perform surgical procedures and provides anesthesia services.
- Orders and evaluates laboratory tests.
- Provides training of personnel and volunteers in areas such as animal care and nutrition, breeding, and housing and environment; teaches techniques for handling animals with a broad range of temperaments and about restraint requirements.
- Prepares and maintains appropriate records.
- Plans and conducts continuing animal health education.
- All other duties that arise in the course of daily operations.
Qualifications:
- Requires a Doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine. Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medicine. License must also include DPS and FDA controlled substance licensure.
- Maintain current DVM license in good standing.
- Knowledge of Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters
- Strong client service skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and motivation skills. Has the ability to direct, guide, and assist a group of individuals. Bilingual Spanish language skills both written and spoken preferred, but not necessary.
HHS Benefits offered:
- $10,000 bonus first year, $10,000 bonus second year
- Annual CE allowance
- HHS will pay yearly TVMA, AVMA, and DEA Dues
- HHS will pay for Texas Veterinary License Fee.
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): 100% matched up to15% of Salary
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
To be considered, please send your resume and cover letter to kgordon@houstonhumane.org.
Special Events Coordinator
Position Overview
It is the responsibility of the Special Events Coordinator to: coordinate and oversee all aspects of current HHS Special Events, Programs; recommend Special Events and Community Programs to Directors; solicit and coordinate third party rentals of the Pavilion and Education Center; assist with shelter adoption events where needed; and work in cooperation with other departments to ensure that Special Events and Community Projects reflect a professional and organized image of HHS to the community.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Special Events
- Develop short-term and long-term plans and budgets for special events, educational programming, and outreach projects with Directors, including ways to monitor progress, coordinate all logistical requirements and evaluate pre-determined goals performance. All plans and budgets need to be approved by Director.
- Work with the Development Director, Marketing Manager, and Volunteer Department to develop an annual Calendar of Events with recommendations for special events, outreach projects and other activities which can be held at the Pavilion and the shelter.
- Work in cooperation with the Marketing Manager who will produce materials (posters, press releases and other social media information), contact local media/magazine agencies, and appear on local TV and radio outlets to promote and support special events at HHS.
- Coordinate all activities with applicable HHS departments to ensure pre-determined goals of the project or event are met and department personnel are engaged in the activity as appropriate.
- Produce donor recognition events if requested.
- Create strategy to determine how to cut costs and enhance financial efficiencies.
- Recruit event sponsors (both paid and in-kind) and develop prospect lists.
- Actively seek donations of in-kind gifts (products and services).
- Conduct site visits and negotiate venue contracts for approval.
- Work with Marketing Manager on design and production of signs, banners, and other visuals for all events.
- Work with Development Director, Marketing Manager, Volunteer Department and event staff committee on event layouts, volunteer needs, and cross department involvement, as needed.
- Coordinate and oversee the production of events – setup, registration, program execution, clean up.
- Serve as liaison with site staff, outside vendors and shelter staff at events, as appropriate.
- Coordinate post event communication and send thank you cards to attendees, sponsors and vendors, as appropriate.
- Ensure attendee data is entered into constituent (donor) database as appropriate.
Party Rentals of Pavilion and Education Center
- Answer inquiries about third party rentals and give site tours as needed.
- Work with finance department to negotiate and prepare rental contracts for third party rentals.
- Execute rental contracts with Executive Directors approval.
- Work with Marketing Manager and Development Director to develop a marketing plan for third party rentals.
- Attend community events to promote HHS rental opportunities as assigned.
- Seek/Suggest contractors for third party rentals as requested.
- Ensure that HHS is up-to-date on yearly contracts for all required insurance, permit or liability requirements and work with multiple departments to update contracts as needed.
- Ensure renters secure any necessary City or County permits or fees, or liability insurance, as may be required for third party event rentals.
- Work with Facility and Property Management to secure access to pavilion, coordinate transport of any HHS provided supplies for third party rentals, and lock down property after all third party events.
- Coordinate and oversee HHS event staff, volunteers, committee members, and contractors for third party rentals during each event, including event set-up, execution, and clean-up duties as needed.
Supervision Received:
Work under the general direction of the Marketing Manager and receive general supervision. Work independently to prioritize and complete assigned tasks
Qualifications & Skills:
- Friendly, outgoing, but professional demeanor. Ability to build relationships with diverse constituencies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with desktop publishing/graphic design is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, including pre-determined message composition and public speaking before large audiences.
- Detail oriented.
- Able to meet tight deadlines.
- Flexibility. Able to frequently work non-traditional hours (evenings and weekends).
- Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to coordinate and oversee projects independently with minimum supervision (but submit weekly reports and status of events as required).
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Must maintain a high level of professionalism working with colleagues, current donors, participants, and volunteers.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor information, both financial and personal.
- Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field (e.g., communications, marketing, public relations).
- A minimum of two years’ experience in contract negotiations and venue rental management is preferred, but not required.
- Willing to support and uphold the mission of the Houston Humane Society and its Policies
HHS Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
To be considered, please send your resume, and any additional documents to jobs@houstonhumane.org.
Intake Coordinator
The purpose of the Animal Intake Coordinator is to ensure that all duties required in the Intake Department are performed in an efficient and timely manner, to accept animals surrendered to Houston Humane Society and manage the number of animals accepted each day to ensure all animals can be humanely housed and receive the best possible care, to educate the public about HHS’s surrender policies, and to project a professional, courteous and compassionate manner toward the public.
Duties include buy not limited to:
- Set up appointments and assist people who are surrendering their pet(s): Explain Intake procedures, and refer to other agencies if necessary.
- Maintain paperwork files.
- Check emails and phone calls.
- Inventory animal areas to ascertain how many animals we can accept that day.
- Maintain the Wait List donor base, and update the status of each animal.
- Maintain Lost and Found communications working toward connecting lost animals with their owners.
- Closeout and balance transactions with cash/credit cards daily.
- Other duties as deemed necessary.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Must have a minimum High School Diploma or GED.
- Able to fluently speak, read, and write English and have experience entering information into computer programs. Able to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.
- Able to work in an environment that can be emotionally, mentally, and physically demanding.
- Must have good customer service skills and maintain a professional manner when interacting with the public, volunteers, and other employees.
- Must be able to perform basic computer skills.
- Willing and able to handle a variety of animals including animals that have different reactions to new environments, in a safe, humane, and skillful manner.
- Willing and able to handle animals (up to 50 lbs).
HHS Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Type: Full-time
To be considered, please send your resume, and any additional documents to jobs@houstonhumane.org.
Adoption Supervisor
Position Overview:
It is the responsibility of the Adoption Supervisor to; oversee the HHS Adoption Program; to inspire and motivate the Adoption Counselors so they provide excellent customer service; to ensure that visitors and adopters have a friendly and positive experience when they come to Houston Humane Society (HHS); to educate and promote pet adoptions; to work with the Volunteer Manager and Volunteers; to coordinate with Intake and Clinic to ensure animals are placed for adoption, transferred for surgery and picked up by adopters; to work with the Marketing Manager and Special Events Coordinator to promote Adoptions of HHS adoptable animals; and to work with the Foster and Rescue Coordinators when needed.
Supervision Received:
Shelter Manager
Shelter Director
Supervision Exercised:
Adoption Counselors
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of the Adoption Department.
- Work with the Shelter Manager/ Shelter Director to interview, hire, educate and train Adoption Counselors.
- Update employee work schedule
- Approve/ Deny Paid Time Off requests from Adoptions Department
- Lead by professional and positive example and work with the Adoption Counselors to ensure that each visitor and potential adopter enjoys a friendly, helpful and positive experience at HHS.
- Work to resolve any disputes or complaints involving the public, employees or volunteers. Contact the Shelter Director, Shelter Manager or Volunteer Manager if necessary.
- Oversee the adoption process and ensure that all paperwork is completed, entered into Pet Point/ Adopets and filed accordingly.
- Ensure that the front desk is free of clutter and paperwork is filed in the appropriate places.
- Check the end of day financial transactions and ensure that cash and credit cards balance with the register. Make sure the cash and credit cards is delivered to the HR Manager at the end of each day.
- Work with the Mobile Adoption Coordinator to assist in choosing animals for mobiles, receiving their exits and make ready for events.
- Work with Adoption Counselors and Volunteers to ensure pictures of animals are taken, kennel cards are created and animal inventory is maintained.
- Assist Behavior Coordinator in the choosing of animals for training purposes as needed.
- Assist Foster and Rescue/Transport Coordinator (s) to assist with animals going into foster homes, rescues or being transported to other agencies.
- When necessary, recommend to the Shelter Director/Manager any disciplinary action needed to be taken for Adoption Counselors as needed.
- Attend meetings when requested.
- All other duties as requested by the Shelter Manager or the Shelter Director or which may arise during the day-to-day operations of the Adoption Department.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
- Have at least 2 years of experience managing both small and large groups of staff and volunteers.
- At least 2 years of knowledge and experience in animal care preferred.
- Ability to learn and become knowledgeable about HHS guidelines, policies and procedures and to train, educate employees, volunteers and the public on said policies and procedures.
- Be able to read and write English fluently. Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
- Have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
- Have the ability to address complaints, disputes or disgruntled persons in a manner that helps resolve the situation to everyone’s satisfaction.
- Have good organization skills.
- Have a minimum 1-year experience with basic computer skills to process emails and reports.
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Have a minimum of 1 year experience with basic animal handling and behavior.
- Be available to work weekends, special events when scheduled.
- Agree to uphold the mission and policies of the Houston Humane Society.
HHS Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
To be considered, please send your resume and any additional documents to jobs@houstonhumane.org.
Adoption Counselor
Full-Time Adoption Counselor needed to help our animals find their perfect home while providing excellent customer service and ensuring that visitors and adopters have a friendly and positive experience. Daily duties include, but are not limited to, screening potential pet adopters, reviewing applications, filing paperwork, introducing pets to potential adopters, and educating adopters about their pet’s needs. Animal experience, organizational and computer skills, and strong customer service is required. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work weekdays and weekends. Bilingual is a plus.
HHS Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
To be considered, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@houstonhumane.org.
Call Center Representative
It is the responsibility of the receptionists in the Call Center to; answer all calls that come into the Houston Humane society main line in a professional and courteous manner; answer questions and provide information to callers; schedule surgery appointments; transfer callers to the appropriate department or individuals based on their inquiries; check voicemails; and assist callers in any manner deemed necessary to project a professional, caring and efficient image of the Houston Humane Society.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Answer live phone calls in a professional and efficient manner.
- Schedule callers for surgery and other services requested.
- Direct incoming calls to proper department or individuals within organization.
- Check voicemails boxes and return calls when needed.
- Check email and disperse to proper department or individuals.
- Work independently to prioritize and complete assigned tasks.
- Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum High School Diploma or GED.
- Able to fluently speak, read and write English and have experience entering information into computer programs. Able to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.
- Able to work in a fast paced environment that can sometimes be challenging.
- Must have excellent customer service skills and maintain a professional manner when interacting with the public, volunteers and other employees.
- Must be able to perform basic computer skills in order to enter data into veterinary software and other programs.
- Uphold the mission of the Houston Humane Society and work to maintain a positive image to the community.
HHS Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Type: Full-time
To be considered, please send your resume, and any additional documents to jobs@houstonhumane.org.
Veterinary Technician
Full-time Veterinary Technician needed for a fast paced wellness clinic. Duties include, but are not limited to helping provide medical services to community animals; assist with examinations, vaccinations, testing and other preventative medical care to patients; to assist the veterinarian examine and provide treatment for animals that have been scheduled for health issues of injuries; assist the surgery technicians when needed; medicate and provide prescribed treatments for shelter animals.
All applicants must be dependable and hardworking. Clinic and Shelter experience will be a plus. Will need to have computer skills and able to handle customer service for this busy clinic. Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and work weekends and holidays.
HHS Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
To be considered, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@houstonhumane.org.
Inventory Clerk
The purpose of this position is to serve as Inventory Clerk at Houston Humane Society, to handle the purchasing functions for the Houston Humane Society Animal Wellness Clinic ensuring that stock remains at a functional level while remaining profitable.
Position Overview:
The purpose of this position is to serve as Inventory Clerk at Houston Humane Society, to handle the purchasing functions for the Houston Humane Society Animal Wellness Clinic ensuring that stock remains at a functional level while remaining profitable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive shipments; inspecting deliveries to ensure they match order and invoice criteria
- Processing returns for incorrect or unsatisfactory items
- Updating inventory with received items
- Updating inventory count and maintaining inventory records
- Online Vetsource Pharmacy orders; contact clients regarding their on-line orders
- Keep track of the of donations; record expired medications
- Prepare supplies for mobile events
- Transfer inventory to clinic and intake as needed
- Work closely with purchasing and clinic management
Qualifications & Skills:
- Must have a High School Education or GED. A minimum of one year of data entry, administrative experience and inventory management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficient on excel preferred
- Fluently speak, read and write English with some basic computer entry skills required.
HHS Benefits offered:
Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
Employee Discounts
Paid Time off: after 6 months
403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
Holiday Pay
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Employee Assistance Program
To be considered, please send your resume to jobs@houstonhumane.org.
Current Wildlife Job Openings
Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Coordinator works closely with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager and Technicians to make sure all animals in our care are being properly cared for.
This position requires a positive, energetic person who likes challenges and isn’t afraid of change, a person who can lead, is self-motivated, can work independently and with others, can prioritize many tasks, and has a strong knowledge of animal care and how to deal with medical issues.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overall :
- Be familiar with the history of the Houston Humane Society and HHS Wildlife Center
- Report to Wildlife Manager. Monitor and respond to emails
- Turn in time clock adjustments to Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager before the end of each pay period
- Facilitate proper communication up and down the chain of command
- Must receive rabies pre-exposure vaccine and test titer levels regularly
- Supervisory :
- Hire and train technicians, assign specific tasks for in-charge coordinators and criteria for them to meet - including disciplinary action as well as yearly reviews, and verbal and written feedback
- Ensure all technicians are following protocols, monitor and mentor interns and volunteers to ensure all animal care procedures are being followed
- Report any late or missed shifts to the Wildlife Volunteer Coordinator.
- Handle volunteer conflicts that cannot be resolved by the technicians – if the situation continues, notify the Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager.
- Inform the Hospital Administrator of the number of volunteers signing up and which shifts are short.
- Medical:
- Gain knowledge of all species that we care for in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Department so you can assist at any time needed
- Assist with animal care when needed, including rabies-vector species
- Oversee that all aspects of animal daily care are followed including cleaning, feeding, medicating, enrichment, and proper cage set-up - Ensure bug farm is properly cared for
- Follow-up with any animal medical rechecks daily, including weight monitoring and health of all animals, running fecal floats as needed
- ID animals ready for outdoor caging
- Inform Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager of any long-term animals in the WRD who have issues and have shown minimal improvement
- Perform euthanasia of critically ill or injured animals when necessary
- Help with critical care animals when needed
- Systems:
- Scan Incident Reports to Office Manager/HR and give end-of-year report to Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager and Wildlife Director at the end of the year
- Make sure animal daily care records are being filled out correctly and accurately
- Enter animal daily care record weights and scan in to WRMD
- Provide a weekly report to Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager of total of each species in room, availability of vacant caging, and number of animals waiting to be discharged
- Contact and coordinate with rehabbers regarding animals that need to be transferred or go to outdoor caging,
- Maintain and transfer animal records in WRMD to rehabbers
- Miscellaneous:
- Be available to assist in the event of an emergency (flood, power outage, etc.), when at all possible
- Check items that are low and inform the Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager
- Help perform end of the year inventory, and inform the Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager of any facility/equipment needs
- Ensure spaces are clean and orderly and maintained to the highest standards for both animals and humans
- Ensure technicians are delegating daily tasks appropriately and timely such that they are completed on schedule
- Attend monthly Full Staff Meeting, providing updates
- Other duties as assigned by Rehabilitation Manager, Veterinarian, or Wildlife Director
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Required)
- 4 year’s US native wildlife rehabilitation experience. In home with permit or from a Center
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to start two weeks from job offer
- Must be able to pass a background check
Skills:
- This job requires a person who can lead, is self-motivated, can work independently and with others, can prioritize many tasks, plan projects, and has a strong knowledge of animal care and how to deal with medical issues.
- Ability to work productively in an unstructured environment with frequent interruptions.
- Must be well-organized and able to effectively manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities.
- Must possess problem-solving skills and take initiative when issues arise.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to maintain a calm, respectful, and professional (yet assertive) demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, lift up to 30lbs, climb a step ladder, and read small text. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties
- Must be proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Publisher).
Shift Hours:
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week.
- Must be able to work varying shifts – morning, evening/night, weekday, weekend, holidays.
Compensation:
- Competitive and commensurate with experience.
HHS Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days), Base medical plan free.
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
Changing Office Locations:
The HHS TWRC Wildlife Center will be changing locations to a new and improved building in late 2023/early 2024. The new location will be 3100 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, TX 77045. All employees must be willing to work at the current location and switch to the new location after the move.
The HHS TWRC Wildlife Center will be changing locations to a new and improved building in late 2023/early 2024. The new location will be 3100 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, TX 77045. All employees must be willing to work at the current location and switch to the new location after the move.
Send resume, cover letter, and other documents to mwarwick@houstonhumane.org
Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician - Seasonal
The Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center is committed to providing quality emergency care and rehabilitation for injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife brought to us by the public in the Houston area. Our organization has several seasonal openings for Technicians in our Wildlife Rehabilitation Department. Animals in this department currently include, but are not limited to - squirrels, opossums, doves, and songbirds. We will be expanding soon to include turtles, rabbits, ducks, aquatic birds, and raptors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Animal husbandry including feeding and weighing animals, cleaning enclosures, monitoring behavior and providing enrichment activities.
- Learn and implement patient care protocols by species.
- Medical work including stabilizing patients, tube feeding, stethoscope use, administering oral and subcutaneous fluids, medical care, and record keeping.
- Safely handle and work with all animals admitted, excluding rabies vector species.
- Make sure animal feeding schedules are adhered to.
- General cleaning duties including dishes, laundry, bathrooms, trash, sweeping, and mopping.
- Assist in training and task assignments of volunteers and interns.
- Effectively communicate with HHS Wildlife Center staff members, interns, and volunteers.
- Maintain a safe and professional working environment.
- Ability to pivot at the last minute as wildlife rehabilitation has many unexpected events.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have your own reliable transportation.
- College degree or equivalent workplace experience.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Responsible, trustworthy, and motivated multitasker.
- Respectful and calm demeanor with a positive attitude under stressful conditions.
- Ability to face urgent life or death situations almost daily including handling the emotional aspects of euthanasia.
- Must be able to perform basic mathematical computations including fractions and percentages.
- Work will often require: standing, bending, stooping, lifting (must be able to lift 30lbs), climbing ladders, and reading small text.
- Capable of rigorous indoor and outdoor work, as many of our patients are outside.
- Ability to work with volunteers in a friendly and professional manner, while ensuring they complete assigned tasks.
- Comfortable preparing and working with insects and carcasses.
- Comfortable working with and around needles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in this field is not required, but some animal-related experience is helpful. We are willing to train qualified and committed candidates.
- Have a degree in or be working towards a degree in biology, zoology, wildlife & fisheries, or related.
- Ability to administer subcutaneous injections.
- Knowledge of Wildlife Rehabilitation, MD software.
- Ability to build and/or repair caging.
Time Commitment:
- Position is seasonal and typically lasts from February to October.
- Must be available to work 30-40 hours per week.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the influx of animals during certain times of the year. Shifts may start as early as 4:45 am and end as late as 12 AM.
- Must complete all trainings and attend any scheduled meetings.
- No number of hours per week is guaranteed.
- Current location is at 10801 Hammerly Blvd but we plan on moving to a new location by the end of the year, which will be at 3100 West Fuqua, Houston, TX 77045.
To be considered, please send your resume and any additional documents to jobs@houstonhumane.org.
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technicians are a very important position at HHS Wildlife Center. They work together with the other Hospital Staff to ensure all patients receive the best care possible.
It requires a person who is self-motivated, can work both independently and with others, can prioritize many tasks simultaneously, and can produce quality work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- General:
- Report to Hospital Manager
- Monitor and respond to emails, texts, and Group Me communications.
- Veterinary Technician Duties:
- Patient examinations.
- Must be willing get vaccinated for rabies and work with bats. Rabies vaccine is paid for by the Center.
- Administration of appropriate patient treatments according to HHSWC guidelines and instructions by veterinarian, including: patient stabilization, fluid therapy, medications, wound assessment and treatment, performing diagnostics, accurate record-keeping.
- Radiography
- Provide training, supervision and direction to Vet Assistants and Interns
- Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures.
- Anesthesia monitoring.
- Prepare surgical instrument packs as needed.
- Replenish supplies in exam, surgical, and other areas when needed.
- Place patients with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Department or with in-home rehabilitator.
- Follow the HHS Wildlife Center seasonal triage policy, including conditions for euthanasia.
- Must be willing to perform euthanasia as required.
- Must maintain a quiet, low-stress Hospital environment for patients and enforce established protocols with others.
- Distribute medication and supplies to HHS Wildlife Center affiliated home rehabilitators according to HHS Wildlife Center guidelines.
- General cleaning duties. This includes but is not limited to dishes, laundry, taking out trash, cleaning treatment areas, sweeping and mopping, etc.
- Critical Care patient care:
- Animal husbandry. This includes feeding, weighing, cleaning, behavior monitoring, and providing appropriate enrichment.
- Patient stabilization. This includes providing fluid therapy, gavage-feeding when necessary, medications, bandage, wound management and accurate medical record keeping.
- Assess animals for outdoor enclosure and/or release.
- Provide care to animals outside in our pre-release enclosures.
- Assist in our rehabilitation department when needed.
- Other duties as assigned by Lead Technician, Hospital Manger, Director, or Veterinarian.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Associates or bachelor’s degree with 2 years veterinary technician experience or no degree with 5 years veterinary technician experience.
- Proficient in clinical laboratory procedures, medication administration, IV catheter placement, compassionate animal restraint, triage of patients, physical examinations and patient assessments, radiographic techniques, surgical preparation and assisting, euthanasia, anesthesia monitoring and venipuncture.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Responsible, trustworthy, and motivated multitasker.
- Respectful and calm demeanor with a positive attitude.
- Must be able to work efficiently and calmly under stressful conditions.
- Ability to face urgent life or death situations almost daily including handling the emotional aspects of euthanasia.
- Must be able to perform basic mathematical computations including fractions and percentages.
- Work will often require: standing, bending, stooping, lifting (must be able to lift 30lbs), climbing ladders, and reading small text.
Preferred:
- Veterinary Technician license
- Wildlife experience
- Certified or permitted wildlife rehabilitator
Skills:
- Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, lift up to 30lbs, climb a step ladder, and read small text. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties
- Must be proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Publisher).
Shift Hours:
- Required - Must be available to work 40 hours per week and available to work weekends and holidays.
- The Center is open:
- 9AM to 5PM Monday – Friday
- 9AM to 3PM Saturday and Sunday.
- Hours may increase on weekdays in the spring of 2024 to 7:30PM
- ½ hour to 1 hour for lunch.
- All patients must be triaged, and room cleaned before staff leaves
- Must complete all training and attend any scheduled meetings.
Compensation:
- Competitive and commensurate with experience.
HHS Benefits offered:
- Medical Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision (after 90 days)
- Pet care discounts: up to $700 annually
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time off: after 6 months
- 403(b): matching up to 15% of compensation
- Holiday Pay
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Employee Assistance Program
Changing Office Locations:
The HHS TWRC Wildlife Center will be changing locations to a new and improved building in late 2023/early 2024. The new location will be 3100 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, TX 77045. All employees must be willing to work at the current location and switch to the new location after the move.
The HHS TWRC Wildlife Center will be changing locations to a new and improved building in late 2023/early 2024. The new location will be 3100 W. Fuqua Street, Houston, TX 77045. All employees must be willing to work at the current location and switch to the new location after the move.
Send resume, cover letter, and other documents to mwarwick@houstonhumane.org.
The Houston Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.