Adoption-Focused Animal Care Specialist - FT

Austin Pets Alive; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Austin Pets Alive! is seeking an Animal Care & Placement Specialist (FT) to support intake-to-placement efforts at the PAWS Kyle location and Dripping Springs site.

You will care for animals, assist adopters, and collaborate with volunteers to ensure a compassionate, efficient process that increases live release outcomes across Texas. The role emphasizes hands-on animal care, customer service, and teamwork, with shift flexibility, including weekends, to meet shelter needs and support lifesaving

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care or shelter operations is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work with volunteers and handle daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for cats and dogs daily and maintain shelter spaces.
• Greet adopters, match them with suitable animals, and provide guidance.
• Coordinate with volunteers and support onboarding and ongoing engagement.
• Manage paperwork, applications, and follow-up with adopters as needed.
• Promote adoptable animals through in-person interactions and social channels.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Job description

Austin Pets Alive! is seeking an Animal Care & Placement Specialist (FT) to support intake-to-placement efforts at the PAWS Kyle location and Dripping Springs site.

You will care for animals, assist adopters, and collaborate with volunteers to ensure a compassionate, efficient process that increases live release outcomes across Texas. The role emphasizes hands-on animal care, customer service, and teamwork, with shift flexibility, including weekends, to meet shelter needs and support lifesaving