Animal Care Specialist

Careerxchange; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CAREERXCHANGE, Inc. is seeking an Animal Care Specialist in North Miami Beach, FL to support daily care of dogs and cats in a shelter environment. The role emphasizes safe handling, enrichment, and a welcoming experience for adopters, volunteers, and staff.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma, experience with animals, and a compassionate, detail-oriented approach; weekend/holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with animals preferred.
• Comfortable handling animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Compassion, patience, and a strong commitment to animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care including feeding, watering, cleaning kennels/cages, and general animal husbandry.
• Observe animal behavior and health; report concerns to the medical or leadership team.
• Support enrichment and socialization through playtime, walks, and safe handling.
• Safely handle and restrain animals as needed.
• Assist with basic grooming and administer medications under supervision.
• Greet and assist adopters and visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and restock supplies as needed.

Skills

Experience with animals

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Weekend/holiday availability

Compassion

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Animal Care Specialist Location: North Miami Beach, FL Compensation: $16 per hour

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

A mission-driven animal welfare organization dedicated to the care, rehabilitation, and placement of animals in need. The team is committed to providing compassionate care while promoting responsible pet ownership and creating positive outcomes for animals and the community.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Animal Care Specialist to support the daily care and wellbeing of animals in a shelter environment. This hands-on role ensures animals are safe, healthy, clean, and enriched while maintaining a positive and welcoming experience for adopters, volunteers, and staff. You will work directly with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments, making a meaningful impact each day.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily care including feeding, watering, cleaning kennels/cages, and general animal husbandry.
• Observe animal behavior and health; report concerns to the medical or leadership team.
• Support enrichment and socialization through playtime, walks, and safe handling.
• Safely handle and restrain animals as needed.
• Assist with basic grooming and administer medications under supervision.
• Greet and assist adopters and visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and restock supplies as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with animals (shelter, rescue, veterinary, or similar environment) preferred.
• Comfortable handling animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Compassion, patience, and a strong commitment to animal welfare.

CAREERXCHANGE® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional opportunities, please visit www.careerxchange.com #Sep_2026_150