Compassionate Shelter Animal Care Specialist

Greater Birmingham Humane Society Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) is seeking an Animal Care Specialist for the Snow Drive Adoption Center in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on caring for dogs, cats, and other animals, maintaining clean and safe animal areas, and supporting adoption efforts.

Responsibilities include feeding, walking, bathing, enrichment, basic medical observations, and collaboration with the adoption team. The position requires weekend availability, reliable transportation, and a commitment to GBHS’s

Qualifications

• A passion for the mission of GBHS and a sense of humor are required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work, punctual attendance is required.
• Experience working with animals in veterinary, boarding, or a shelter environment preferred.
• Knowledge of animal handling and communication preferred.
• Working weekends may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment including a positive attitude and ability to get along with others.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning details as directed by immediate supervisor and animal welfare standards.
• Responsible for feeding, cleaning, and the treatment of animals including but not limited to walking, bathing, exercise, and behavior.
• Assists with the loading and unloading of animals with the transport driver.
• Assists in cleaning, sanitizing, and storing of crates and equipment.
• Works compassionately with injured and mistreated animals.
• Ensures the comfort and cleanliness of all animals on the adoption floor.
• Ensures animal areas are clean and orderly and stocked with food, litter, newspaper and other essential items.
• Understands basic animal infectious disease and willingness to prevent contagious spread.
• Documents behavior observations as needed and report them to manager.
• Documents medical observations immediately.
• Responsible for maintaining up to date identification cards and neck bands for all animals.
• Maintains personal appearance and uniform so as to appear professional at all times.
• Observes and follow strict nutrition and medical guidelines per veterinarian as directed.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides general information to visiting patrons. For ex. Donors, school tours, general public
• Performs such other duties as required by Manager
• Follows all GBHS policies and protocols
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) is seeking an Animal Care Specialist for the Snow Drive Adoption Center in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on caring for dogs, cats, and other animals, maintaining clean and safe animal areas, and supporting adoption efforts.

Responsibilities include feeding, walking, bathing, enrichment, basic medical observations, and collaboration with the adoption team. The position requires weekend availability, reliable transportation, and a commitment to GBHS’s