Animal Care Specialist

Seminole County FL; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to care for animals in a shelter environment. This role involves feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the health of animals, as well as assisting in adoptions and managing shelter maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of animal handling techniques and be prepared to work in emotionally charged situations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, along with a commitment to animal welfare and the ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of animals and the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school/GED and six months experience required.
• Knowledge of safe handling techniques for animals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cares for animals by feeding, cleaning, and monitoring health.
• Assists customers with adoptions and lost animal redemption.

Skills

Animal handling techniques

Emotional and aggressive situation management

Euthanasia assistance

Cleaning and disinfecting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cares for the animals within the shelter; i.e. feeding, cleaning, monitoring behavior and health. Also includes maintenance of the shelter; i.e. cleaning, laundry. Also assist customers with adoptions and redeeming lost animals.

Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

Additional compensation based on licensure.

Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Cleans and disinfects the shelter areas, as directed. Maintains all cages and equipment in a good state of repair.

Feeds animals and ensures that water is available. Monitors quality and quantity of food and informs Animal Shelter Supervisor of any problems.

Helps to vaccinate and worm animals. Monitors condition of animals and lets the Animal Services Technician know when an animal is injured or appears to be sick.

Keeps all quarantined animals in designated areas, as instructed, and prevents public access to those animals impounded for biting.

Assists in the euthanasia of animals.

Cleans both the freezer and crematorium.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related work as required.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of high school/GED and six months experience.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge of techniques utilized in the safe handling of animals.

Must be able to handle assisting in the euthanasia of sick and/or injured animals.

Ability to deal with emotional and aggressive situations in a professional and courteous manner.

Ability to handle all different types of animals.

Must be available to work holidays, weekends, and during emergency response operations.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.

Must be inoculated against rabies prior to completion of probationary period.