Animal Welfare Specialist - Full-Time Shelter Adoptions

MSPCA-Angell; Centerville (MA); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Pet care discount

Free on-site parking

Job summary

MSPCA-Angell seeks an Animal Welfare Specialist at the Cape Animal Care and Adoption Center in Centerville, MA. The role involves hands-on animal care, health evaluation, and planning to improve adoptability and well‑being in the shelter.

The position requires at least one year in customer service, with a strong emphasis on empathy, teamwork, and supporting human–animal bonds. Spanish skills are a plus, and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• 1 year: Experience in a customer service/client care position

Responsibilities

• Hands-on work with animals, evaluating health and implementing medical plans to increase adoptability and quality of life.
• Facilitate adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters to identify the best outcomes.
• Assist in the surrender process with empathy and non-judgment.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

MSPCA-Angell seeks an Animal Welfare Specialist at the Cape Animal Care and Adoption Center in Centerville, MA. The role involves hands-on animal care, health evaluation, and planning to improve adoptability and well‑being in the shelter.

The position requires at least one year in customer service, with a strong emphasis on empathy, teamwork, and supporting human–animal bonds. Spanish skills are a plus, and weekend work is required.