Foster Technician (FT) Job at San Antonio Humane Society
JOB POSTING
POSTING DATE: 11/09/2022 POSITION: FOSTER TECHNICIAN
STATUS: FULL-TIME BASE PAY: Salary (exempt)
EXPERIENCE: Customer service and animal handling, prior medical experience helpful, especially
experience in the veterinary field
EDUCATION: High school diploma and college of veterinary technology degree is helpful, will consider
relevant experience and/or education
JOB DESCRIPTION
Execution of the San Antonio Humane Society’s (SAHS) foster program, which consists of a network of
volunteers whose purpose is to care for shelter animals outside the shelter in designated situations.
Under the direct supervision of the Medical Manager and seeks elevated medical advice for fosters
through veterinarians. Otherwise, this position is knowledgeable enough to independently make the best
determinations for placement of foster pets into the care of appropriate foster parents.
- Evaluate any presented animals daily to identify foster program eligibility
- Monitors/Coordinates/Participates in the receiving process of foster animals (includes properly
completing necessary paperwork In a prescribed manner) into the shelter including but not limited to:
vaccinations, venipuncture, bathing, grooming, deworming, skin scraping, medication preparation,
and other duties as assigned
- Coordinates the placement of shelter animals into the foster care system, monitors the health and
- Monitors/Coordinates/Participates in preparing/setting up animal kennels and related equipment for
- Responsible for basic medication calculations, record keeping, and knowledge of all medical
- Train and maintain a network of volunteers in advanced foster care to care for shelter animals
- Communicate with existing fosters regarding preventative or medical treatments. Communicate with
current fosters regarding questions or concerns through the joint Foster Facebook account
(preferable) or email.
- Assists in maintaining the foster database and updates medical records as needed for foster animals
- Adds shelter and foster animal pictures and stories to designated shelter website and social media
- Develops and coordinates the expansion of the program by adding new fosters as needed
- Coordinates the return of fostered animals to the shelter for checkups and adoption
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely monitoring of supplies and promptly communicating
- Schedule will be determined by needs of the SAHS, fosters, and foster volunteers and must be
communicated through Google calendar. Cooperation and coordination between foster technicians
to create this schedule is required.
- Some holidays and weekends may be required as well as possible after hours care for foster
- Communicate any concerns with the Medical Manager
Strong customer service skills, adaptability, ability to multitask and work independently as needed
- Demonstrates and supports SAHS core values – Customer Service, Adaptability, Respect,
- Basic computer skills
- Valid Texas Driver’s License and insurable driving record
- Strong and effective written, verbal communication, and organizational skills
- Effective record keeping ability
- Knowledge or ability to perform or learn basic animal handling including vaccinations, deworming,
- Ability to communicate effectively with veterinarians medical concerns
- Knowledge or ability to learn feeding and care of neonate puppies and kittens
- Knowledge or ability to learn basic symptoms of common animal diseases and recognize them
- Euthanasia certification or ability to become certified
Lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to bend, stoop and reach
- Driving a vehicle
- Handling syringes and needles, animal blood, and medications
- Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases
- Exposure to high noise levels
- Potential for animal bites and scratches while handling animals
- No known pre existing allergies to animals, hair or dander that will prevent animal handling
Work Environment:
Job may require performance of tasks that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids,
- Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases
- Exposure to high noise levels when in kennel area
- Potential for animal bites and scratches while handling pets
- May be expected to work weekends, holidays, and off hours
- Candidate must be flexible with schedule changes
Apply online at www.sahumane.org/employment
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