Animal Care & Adoption Specialist

City-of-Springdale,-A; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springdale is seeking an Animal Care Technician responsible for general care and daily operations at the animal shelter. This role involves intake, adoptions, animal welfare, and public assistance in person and by phone.

You will feed, groom, disinfect enclosures, reinforce safety protocols, handle various animal types, and support the team with daily reporting and administrative tasks. The position requires reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 7–11 months of related experience.
• Proficiency with basic computer and office equipment.
• Ability to work with the public and handle animals safely.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals and maintain cages, feed, water, and clean.
• Assist intake and adoptions and complete paperwork.
• Answer public inquiries and operate daily reports and phone line.
• Perform cleaning and general upkeep of the facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Animal traps

Catch poles

Hoses

Mops and scrub brushes

Job description

The City of Springdale is seeking an Animal Care Technician responsible for general care and daily operations at the animal shelter. This role involves intake, adoptions, animal welfare, and public assistance in person and by phone.

You will feed, groom, disinfect enclosures, reinforce safety protocols, handle various animal types, and support the team with daily reporting and administrative tasks. The position requires reliability and teamwork.