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Admission Counselor (Full Time)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $11.00 per hour
Location: In Person
Position Summary
The Admissions Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for animals entering the shelter and for members of the public seeking assistance. This position is responsible for ensuring the accurate intake and documentation of animals, assisting with lost and found services, supporting reunification efforts, and providing exceptional customer service. The Admissions Coordinator works closely with other departments to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of every animal while helping create a positive experience for the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Oversee the admission process for all animals entering the shelter.
● Gather and accurately record intake information from customers.
● Vaccinate, weigh, estimate age, and document incoming animals.
● Enter animal information into shelter management software and create
identification records.
● Maintain accurate and organized animal records.
● Provide lost and found services by:
● Recording lost and found reports.
● Checking incoming animals for identification, including scanning for
microchips.
● Comparing incoming animals with lost pet reports to facilitate reunification.
● Implant microchips for reclaimed animals and adopted pets.
● Assist with the euthanasia process as assigned and in accordance with shelter
policies.
● Monitor animal behavior and health, promptly communicating concerns to
supervisors or appropriate departments.
● Deliver compassionate, professional customer service while assisting visitors, pet
owners, and community members.
● Address customer concerns and refer unresolved issues to the Director of Animal
Welfare.
● Develop and maintain proficiency with the shelter management software.
● Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the Admissions area using approved
cleaning methods and chemicals.
● Follow all safety, sanitation, and animal handling protocols.
● Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
● High school diploma or GED.
● Valid driver’s license.
● Basic computer proficiency.
● Customer service experience.
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
● Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
● Effective verbal and written communication skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced
environment.
● Willingness to take initiative, provide direction, and contribute positively to the
team.
Preferred
● Previous experience working in an animal shelter, veterinary clinic, or animal
care environment.
● Experience using shelter management software.
Physical Requirements
● Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and sit for extended periods.
● Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
● Ability to use computers, phones, and other office equipment.
● Ability to safely handle dogs, cats, and other animals, including those that may be frightened, injured, sick, stray, or aggressive.
Work Environment
This position is performed primarily in an animal shelter environment with frequent
interaction with animals, coworkers, volunteers, and members of the public. Employees may be exposed to animal odors, noise, parasites, and infectious diseases commonly associated with animal care. The work environment is fast-paced and requires flexibility, compassion, and professionalism.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing compassionate care for animals while delivering exceptional service to our community. We are looking for team members who share our dedication to animal welfare, teamwork, and treating every person and every animal
with respect and kindness.
Apply Here: Admission Counselor
Admission Counselor (Part Time)
Job Type: Part-Time (Friday’s Only)
Pay: Starting at $11.00 per hour
Location: In Person
Position Summary
The Admissions Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for animals entering the shelter and for members of the public seeking assistance. This position is responsible for ensuring the accurate intake and documentation of animals, assisting with lost and found services, supporting reunification efforts, and providing exceptional customer service. The Admissions Coordinator works closely with other departments to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of every animal while helping create a positive experience for the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Oversee the admission process for all animals entering the shelter.
● Gather and accurately record intake information from customers.
● Vaccinate, weigh, estimate age, and document incoming animals.
● Enter animal information into shelter management software and create
identification records.
● Maintain accurate and organized animal records.
● Provide lost and found services by:
● Recording lost and found reports.
● Checking incoming animals for identification, including scanning for
microchips.
● Comparing incoming animals with lost pet reports to facilitate reunification.
● Implant microchips for reclaimed animals and adopted pets.
● Assist with the euthanasia process as assigned and in accordance with shelter
policies.
● Monitor animal behavior and health, promptly communicating concerns to
supervisors or appropriate departments.
● Deliver compassionate, professional customer service while assisting visitors, pet
owners, and community members.
● Address customer concerns and refer unresolved issues to the Director of Animal
Welfare.
● Develop and maintain proficiency with the shelter management software.
● Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the Admissions area using approved
cleaning methods and chemicals.
● Follow all safety, sanitation, and animal handling protocols.
● Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
● High school diploma or GED.
● Valid driver’s license.
● Basic computer proficiency.
● Customer service experience.
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
● Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
● Effective verbal and written communication skills.
● Ability to prioritize tasks and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced
environment.
● Willingness to take initiative, provide direction, and contribute positively to the
team.
Preferred
● Previous experience working in an animal shelter, veterinary clinic, or animal
care environment.
● Experience using shelter management software.
Physical Requirements
● Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and sit for extended periods.
● Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
● Ability to use computers, phones, and other office equipment.
● Ability to safely handle dogs, cats, and other animals, including those that may be frightened, injured, sick, stray, or aggressive.
Work Environment
This position is performed primarily in an animal shelter environment with frequent
interaction with animals, coworkers, volunteers, and members of the public. Employees may be exposed to animal odors, noise, parasites, and infectious diseases commonly associated with animal care. The work environment is fast-paced and requires flexibility, compassion, and professionalism.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing compassionate care for animals while delivering exceptional service to our community. We are looking for team members who share our dedication to animal welfare, teamwork, and treating every person and every animal
with respect and kindness.
Apply Here: Admission Counselor
Veterinary Assistant (Full Time)
Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full or part-time
Pay: $11-13 per hour
Work Schedule: As negotiated
Reporting Relationship: Medical Center Coordinator and Veterinarian
Primary Accountability:
The Veterinary Assistant provides support to the veterinary staff of HHHS by preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and providing quality patient care.
Major Duties:
- Follows all operating room protocols
- Prepares and sanitizes surgery suite before and after operations; provides general custodial duties for veterinary hospital including emptying trash containers, mopping floors and disinfecting countertops
- Performs animal restraint and handling for various medical procedures; preps animals for surgery
- Sterilizes and prepares surgical instruments and surgical packs
- Assists with maintaining accurate medical records in shelter database
- Performs humane euthanasia on shelter animals adhering to details in the shelter euthanasia policy and guidelines according to state law and the AVMA
- Provides excellent patient care; maintains a humane and caring attitude at all times towards the animals in care
- Receives shipments and restocks supplies
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Within six (6) months of appointment to position, must become certified and able to perform euthanasia based on shelter procedures and guidelines
- Strong computer and word processing skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Ability to interact with impounded dogs, cats and other animals including vicious, stray, sick or injured animals
- Ability to handle seeing and dealing with animals that have been abused, neglected or treated cruelly
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with staff
- Ability to work efficiently with attention to details and quality of work produced
- Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and organization of work load
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, etc.
- Ability to push or pull supplies up to 25 lbs
- Ability to physically handle and restrain domestic animals
- Ability to read computer screens and mail; talk on the phone
Work Environment:
- Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting
- Interaction with staff and customers
- Potential exposure to parasites and infectious diseases that may be carried and transmitted by animals
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time.
The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Apply Here: Veterinary Assistant
Animal Care Tech (Full Time & Part Time)
Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full or part-time
Pay: Starting at $11 per hour
Work Schedule: As negotiated
Reporting Relationship: Animal Behavior Director
Primary Accountability:
The Animal Care Technician is responsible for maintenance of the kennels and basic care of the animals sheltered at HHHS. The position is responsible for providing appropriate kennel conditions by cleaning and disinfecting the kennels and providing adequate bedding dependent on the animals. The position also performs duties including feeding and watering the animals, reporting animal behavior or health concerns, and basic everyday maintenance including laundry and removal of trash.
Major Duties:
- Clean and disinfect kennels using appropriate tools and chemicals in a manner that reflects HHHS’ commitment to a healthy environment and ensure this level of cleanliness is maintained throughout the day.
- Provide basic care, food and water to animals as directed by feeding schedules and measurement guidelines.
- Provide and manage appropriate living conditions consisting of blankets, kuranda beds or some other form of bedding for each animal in a kennel as advised by supervisor.
- Sanitize and clean all toilets located in each kennel room
- Wash and dry all dishes/bowls; put all clean dishes away in designated cabinets or locations
- Communicate any concerns or changes in animal behavior or health in a timely manner to coworkers, supervisors or other departments.
- Assist and ensure laundry is washed, dried, folded and placed in its appropriate location on a daily basis.
- Remove all trash from the kennels and place it in appropriate waste management bin on a daily basis.
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the organization’s discretion.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with staff.
- Ability to work efficiently with attention to details and quality of work produced.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and organization of work load.
- Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to safely push, pull and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and stand/walk for periods of time exceeding 4 hours.
- Ability to operate power equipment.
- Ability to work at heights utilizing ladders, scaffolding and power lifts.
Work Environment:
- Interaction with staff and customers.
Potential exposure to parasites and infectious diseases that may be carried and transmitted by animals.
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time.
The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Apply Here: Animal Care Tech
Veterinary Animal Care Tech (Part Time)
Job Classification: Non-Exempt, part-time
Pay: Starting at $11 per hour
Work Schedule: As negotiated
Reporting Relationship: Medical Director and Medical Center Coordinator
Primary Accountability:
The Animal Care Technician is responsible for maintenance of the kennels and basic care of the animals in the medical center. The position is responsible for providing appropriate kennel conditions by cleaning and disinfecting the kennels and providing adequate bedding dependent on the animals. The position also performs duties including feeding and watering the animals, reporting animal behavior or health concerns, and basic everyday maintenance including laundry and removal of trash.
Major Duties:
- Clean and disinfect kennels using appropriate tools and chemicals in a manner that reflects HHHS’ commitment to a healthy environment and ensure this level of cleanliness is maintained throughout the day.
- Provide basic care, food and water to animals as directed by feeding schedules and measurement guidelines.
- Provide and manage appropriate living conditions consisting of blankets, kuranda beds or some other form of bedding for each animal in a kennel as advised by supervisor.
- Restock and clean surgical area and instrumentation; wash and dry all dishes/bowls; put all clean dishes away in designated cabinets or locations
- Communicate any concerns or changes in animal behavior or health in a timely manner to coworkers, supervisors or other departments.
- Assist and ensure surgical laundry is washed, dried, folded and placed in its appropriate location on a daily basis.
- Remove all trash from the medical clinic and place it in appropriate waste management bin on a daily basis.
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the organization’s discretion.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with staff.
- Ability to work efficiently with attention to details and quality of work produced.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and organization of work load.
- Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to safely push, pull and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and stand/walk for periods of time exceeding 4 hours.
- Ability to operate power equipment.
- Ability to work at heights utilizing ladders, scaffolding and power lifts.
Work Environment:
- Interaction with staff and customers.
- Potential exposure to parasites and infectious diseases that may be carried and transmitted by animals.
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time.
The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Apply Here: Veterinary Animal Care Tech
Kitten Care Assistant (Temporary)
- Job Classification: Non-exempt; Full-time
Pay: Starting at $11.50 per hour
Work Schedule: May 1 st – October 31 st
Reporting Relationship: Cat Care Coordinator
Primary Accountability:
The Kitten Care Assistant is responsible for providing care and support to all kittens at HHHS. The position will monitor all kittens daily to assess their weights, habits and overall health. The position also provides vaccinations and minor medical treatments to the kittens as well as enrichment and other means of behavioral support.
Major Duties:
- Monitor the quantity of daily food consumption; attempt different interventions (supplemental feeding, assisted weaning, etc.) for kittens who are hesitant to eat
- Weigh kittens daily and document all weights; report any kittens who are losing weight or not gaining weight to the Cat Care Coordinator
- Document any observations regarding feeding schedules, habits, fecal texture and developmental benchmarks
- Complete boosters daily; monitor and report any medical concerns; clean ears and treat for ear mites; provide grooming or make note of kittens who need grooming; complete medical treatments daily as directed by the veterinarian
- Meet with neonatal kitten fosters to answer questions, provide information on general kitten care and demonstrate appropriate feeding/stimulation techniques
- Provide daytime daycare services for neonatal fosters who cannot take their kittens to work with them; coordinate drop-off and pick-up times with the fosters; weigh, observe and document the overall health of any kitten in daycare
- Keep Kitten Kampus and other kitten kennels in presentable condition by cleaning up messes, changing litter, hanging new kennel card holders, sweeping the floor, and
cleaning windows; ensure all stainless steel kennels have a Kuranda bed or Cat Cave; clean and disinfect kennels using appropriate tools and chemicals - Provide daily socialization and enrichment activities for all kittens including those considered undersocialized
- Restock all needed supplies such as blankets and toys; help wash and dry all dishes/bowls; put all clean dishes away in designated cabinets or locations
- Communicate any concerns or changes in animal behavior or health in a timely manner to coworkers, supervisors or other departments
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the organization's discretion
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with staff.
- Ability to work efficiently with attention to details and quality of work produced.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and organization of work load.
- Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to safely push, pull and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and stand/walk for periods of time exceeding 4 hours.
- Ability to operate power equipment.
- Ability to work at heights utilizing ladders, scaffolding and power lifts.
Work Environment:
- Interaction with staff and customers.
- Potential exposure to parasites and infectious diseases that may be carried and transmitted by animals.
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time.
The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Apply Here: Kitten Care Assistant
To apply for other possible positions, you may drop off your application during our open hours, scan and email it to kathy.maxwell@hhhstopeka.org or submit our online application.

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