Animal Care & Enrichment Specialist (Shelter)

Allegan County; Allegan Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA options

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Gym access

Job summary

Allegan County is seeking an experienced Animal Care specialist for the Allegan County Animal Shelter. You will perform advanced animal care, conduct behavioral assessments, and develop enrichment plans while supporting daily shelter operations.

This role provides guidance to Animal Care staff and ensures humane handling and documentation. The position starts at a wage of $24.26 per hour, full-time, with comprehensive benefits including health plans, HSA options, life insurance, disability,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Passion for helping and treating animals.
• Previous experience in animal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal intake assessments and documentation.
• Lead behavioral observation and evaluation to support safe handling and adoption matching.
• Develop and implement enrichment plans for animal well-being.
• Perform daily care: feeding, watering, grooming, exercise, and health monitoring.
• Provide mentorship to Animal Care staff on safe handling and sanitation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in animal care preferred

Job description

Allegan County is seeking an experienced Animal Care specialist for the Allegan County Animal Shelter. You will perform advanced animal care, conduct behavioral assessments, and develop enrichment plans while supporting daily shelter operations.

This role provides guidance to Animal Care staff and ensures humane handling and documentation. The position starts at a wage of $24.26 per hour, full-time, with comprehensive benefits including health plans, HSA options, life insurance, disability,