Adoption Counselor

Humane Society of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability (100% employer pa

Retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

40% off veterinary services

15% off prescription diets

$50 off adoptions at HSMO

10% off gift shop

Job summary

The Humane Society of Missouri is seeking an Adoption Counselor to help dogs, cats, rabbits and other small pets find loving homes. You will interact with the public daily to connect pets and people through the adoption process, and provide compassionate animal care including feeding, cleaning, and supervising visits.

This entry-level, full-time role may require weekend hours and offers competitive wages plus comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage,

Qualifications

• Animal handling experience and customer service skills are required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; 3+ months of customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, watering, walking, kennel sanitation and general care of animals.
• Determine if animals are ready to go home for adoption.
• Interact with the public daily to connect pets and people through the adoption process.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about animals and dedicated to making a difference in their lives? Look no further!

The Humane Society of Missouri is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Adoption Counselor. If you have a deep love for animals, a desire to provide them with the best care possible, and a commitment to promoting their well-being, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join us in our mission to create a world where every animal is treated with kindness and respect.

Responsibilities include

• feeding, watering, walking, kennel sanitation, and general care of the animals
• determining if animals are ready to go home, and
• forming strong relationships with clients who are making adoption decisions.

The Adoption Counselor takes care of dogs, cats, rabbits, and other small companion pets. This person also interacts with the public daily to connect pets and people through the adoption process. We are looking for people who have animal handling experience, strong customer service skills, and are passionate about helping animals find their forever homes!

This is a full-time, entry-level position, which may include weekend hours.

Starting pay is $16/hour. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 3 months of customer service experience and animal handling experience is preferred.

The Humane Society of Missouri offers competitive wages and excellent benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability (100% employer paid)
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick and holiday pay

Employees are eligible for the following discounts after 90 days of employment

• 40% off veterinary services
• 15% off prescription diets
• $50 off adoptions at HSMO
• 10% off gift shop