CURRENT OPENINGS

Adoption and Animal Care Lead

Company: Okmulgee County Humane Society
Position Type: Full-Time/Salary
Reports To: Executive Director

Position Summary
The Adoption and Animal Care Lead is responsible for overseeing daily animal care operations and supporting the adoption process at the shelter. This role leads and trains team members while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for animals, staff, volunteers, and the public. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced animal shelter environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, support, and train direct reports and team members
  • Clean and maintain dog and cat kennels to ensure proper sanitation and animal health
  • Manage and maintain the front desk and reception area

  • Assist members of the public with questions regarding adoptions, animal care, and shelter services
  • Provide excellent customer service to adopters, volunteers, and visitors

  • Monitor animal wellbeing and communicate concerns to leadership as needed
  • Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized shelter environment
  • Assist the Shelter Operations Manager with promoting adoptable animals by helping create and share social media content, including photos, videos, and adoption spotlights.
  • Support daily shelter operations as assigned by the Executive Director
Required Qualifications
  • Previous experience leading or supervising a team
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Comfortable working closely with dogs and cats in a shelter setting
  • Basic computer and typing skills
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds
  • Ability to squat, bend, kneel, twist, pivot, and crouch regularly

  • Hand dexterity sufficient for typing and daily operational tasks
Preferred Qualities
  • Compassion for animals and commitment to animal welfare
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Equal Opportunity Employer
Okmulgee County Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. 

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] with “Animal Care Lead in the subject line.

Veterinary Technician & Animal Care Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time/Salary
Position Location: Onsite
Reports To: Adoption and Animal Care Lead

Position Summary
The Veterinary Technician & Animal Care Specialist is responsible for supporting the health, well-being, and daily care of animals housed at the shelter. This position assists with medical intake procedures, animal monitoring, medication administration, client interaction, clerical support, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for animals, staff, and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Administer vaccinations to intake animals in accordance with shelter protocols
  • Process approved animal surrender appointments and complete intake documentation
  • Monitor the health and behavior of animals in shelter care and report concerns promptly
  • Administer medications and treatments as directed
  • Assist in the reception area during public open hours, including customer service and answering phones
  • Perform clerical tasks such as filing, record keeping, and data entry
  • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of animal areas, kennels, cages, and common spaces
  • Assist with feeding, watering, and daily care of shelter animals
  • Follow all shelter safety and animal handling procedures
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications
  • Experience in veterinary care, animal sheltering, or animal handling preferred
  • Ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Comfortable performing physical tasks including lifting, bending, cleaning, and standing for extended periods
  • Compassion for animals and commitment to humane care

Work Environment
This position works in a shelter environment with frequent exposure to animals, cleaning chemicals, noise, and varying activity levels. Weekend, holiday, and occasional evening work may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Okmulgee County Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] with “Vet Tech" in the subject line.

PET CARE SPECIALIST

Position Type: Part-Time/Hourly
Position Location: Onsite
Reports To: Adoption and Animal Care Lead

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Pet Care Specialist is responsible for providing daily care for animals at the shelter while maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment. This position supports the overall well-being of shelter animals through proper sanitation, feeding, enrichment, and compassionate handling of animals and interactions with the public.

The Pet Care Specialist works closely with the Adoption and Animal Care Lead and other Pet Care Specialists to ensure quality care and efficient shelter operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Clean and disinfect dog kennels and cat cages
  • Feed animals and provide fresh water daily
  • Handle and move animals safely while ensuring the safety of animals, staff, volunteers, and the public
  • Spot clean animal enclosures and walkways as needed throughout the day
  • Operate washer, dryer, and dishwasher to clean animal bedding, food bowls, and water bowls
  • Prepare and set up animal enclosures with appropriate items to maintain comfort and safety
  • Provide enrichment activities and attention to support animal wellbeing
  • Maintain cleanliness of the shelter building, grounds, and animal housing areas
  • Assist citizens with questions regarding specific animals and help educate potential adopters on appropriate pet matches
  • Load and move supplies and materials as needed
  • Report to work on a regular and timely basis
  • Assist with additional shelter tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • General knowledge of the overall care and handling of animals
  • Ability to communicate professionally with the public, staff, and volunteers
  • Ability to maintain simple records and complete daily tasks accurately
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Compassion for animals and commitment to animal welfare

Physical Requirements
  • Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday
  • Ability to squat, bend, kneel, pivot, and lift regularly
  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 60 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Okmulgee County Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] with “Pet Care Specialist” in the subject line.