Animal Welfare Specialist: Adoption & Care Champion

MSPCA-Angell; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Employee discounts for pet health care

Free on-site parking

Job summary

MSPCA-Angell is seeking an Animal Welfare Specialist at Nevins Farm in Methuen, MA. The role focuses on hands-on animal care across multiple species, adoption facilitation, and compassionate handling of surrenders. Weekend work is required in a full-time 40-hour schedule.

Applicants should have at least one year of customer service experience and are encouraged to highlight any animal care background. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus, and a cover letter detailing relevant experience is

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service or client care experience is required.
• Spanish language proficiency is strongly encouraged.
• Please detail animal care and customer service experience in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with multiple animal species including companion, equine and farm animals; feed, clean and disinfect living spaces; provide enrichment; exercise; administer medication as needed.
• Facilitate adoptions by matching animals with adopters and communicating to achieve the best outcomes.
• Assist in the humane surrender process with empathy and without judgment.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Customer service

Job description

MSPCA-Angell is seeking an Animal Welfare Specialist at Nevins Farm in Methuen, MA. The role focuses on hands-on animal care across multiple species, adoption facilitation, and compassionate handling of surrenders. Weekend work is required in a full-time 40-hour schedule.

Applicants should have at least one year of customer service experience and are encouraged to highlight any animal care background. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus, and a cover letter detailing relevant experience is