Animal Care & Adoption Advocate

SPCA of Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SPCA of Texas is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to care for, feed, monitor, medicate, and assist with adoptions at our Dallas facility. This full-time position supports ACC Supervisors, handles routine animal care tasks, and helps educate clients about adoption benefits and policies.

You will engage with volunteers, maintain clean areas, report health or behavioral issues, and represent the SPCA of Texas with excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to communicate information clearly to staff and the public.
• Capable of working under stressful conditions and adapting to changes.

Responsibilities

• Care for, feed, monitor, medicate, and perform minor treatment on animals.
• Report health or behavior issues to ACC Supervisor/Manager.
• Clean assigned areas daily.
• Assist prospective clients in selecting animals for adoption.

Skills

Static Strength

Judgment & Decision Making

Oral & Written Expression

Monitoring

Emotional & Mental Resilience

Job description

SPCA of Texas is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to care for, feed, monitor, medicate, and assist with adoptions at our Dallas facility. This full-time position supports ACC Supervisors, handles routine animal care tasks, and helps educate clients about adoption benefits and policies.

You will engage with volunteers, maintain clean areas, report health or behavioral issues, and represent the SPCA of Texas with excellent customer service.