Animal Care Intake Coordinator

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Manatee County Government is seeking an Intake Coordinator to support animal welfare at the Bishop Animal Shelter in Bradenton. You will manage safe animal intake, assist with vaccines and medical follow-ups, and coordinate foster care and adoptions.

A strong customer-service mindset helps you engage visitors, volunteers, and adopters in a busy shelter environment. The role requires basic animal-handling skills, ability to work in varying conditions, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of veterinary or shelter experience preferred.
• Customer service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal intake and adoption processes.
• Provide basic daily care for animals and maintain clean, safe shelter conditions.
• Coordinate with veterinary staff for medical appointments and treatments.
• Deliver friendly, informative service to visitors, volunteers and adopters.

Skills

Customer service

Animal handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Manatee County Government is seeking an Intake Coordinator to support animal welfare at the Bishop Animal Shelter in Bradenton. You will manage safe animal intake, assist with vaccines and medical follow-ups, and coordinate foster care and adoptions.

A strong customer-service mindset helps you engage visitors, volunteers, and adopters in a busy shelter environment. The role requires basic animal-handling skills, ability to work in varying conditions, and following safety procedures.