Compassionate Animal Shelter Intake Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLine Animal Project in Chamblee, GA is seeking an Intake Specialist to assist the Intake Supervisor with animal intake, care, and documentation. You will process dogs and cats, vaccinate and deworm, scan for chips, take pictures, and ensure accurate records in shelter software.

Daily duties include feeding, kennel checks, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with veterinary and behavior teams. Weekend shifts and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Compassion for animals and the people who love and care for them.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 12 hours a day) and to bend and reach to perform assigned work activities.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to communicate, understand and follow a variety of oral and written instructions/procedures.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Basic animal medical and behavior knowledge (preferred)
• Ability to follow safety protocols and handle challenging situations with calmness and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments to ensure efficient shelter operations.
• Ability to interact with impounded dogs, cats and other animals including vicious, stray, sick or injured animals.
• Ability to cope with the emotional impact of possible euthanasia cases.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must have a means of travel that ensures prompt arrival for work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Process dogs, cats and other animals during intake to include: entering data in shelter software, vaccinating, deworming, taking pictures, scanning for chips, and recording IDs.
• Drawing blood and performing heartworm and combo tests; inserting microchips as needed.
• Reading case notes to classify animals and initiating flow from Intake into Kennel.
• Taking specimens of rabies-suspect animals and conducting daily kennel inventory.
• Maintain disease control and sanitation protocols; ensure animal care per shelter policies and regulations.
• Euthanize or assist with euthanasia; handle bite quarantine animals and difficult cases.
• Assist with safe handling and movement of animals during intake, transport and placement.
• Observe and evaluate animal behavior; report concerns; cooperate with veterinarians and behaviorists.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Stand for long hours

Lift 50 lbs

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Team-oriented

Safety protocols

Animal handling

Emotional resilience

Weekend/holiday availability

Background check willingness

Travel required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LifeLine Animal Project in Chamblee, GA is seeking an Intake Specialist to assist the Intake Supervisor with animal intake, care, and documentation. You will process dogs and cats, vaccinate and deworm, scan for chips, take pictures, and ensure accurate records in shelter software.

Daily duties include feeding, kennel checks, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with veterinary and behavior teams. Weekend shifts and background check are required.