Lifesaving & Care Advocate (PT, Temp) — Adoption

Best Friends; Kanab (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Discretionary bonus

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time off

Pet care reimbursement

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, UT is seeking a Lifesaving & Care Specialist (Part-time Temp) to support adoptions and daily animal care. The role involves customer service, counseling, records management, and collaboration with volunteers to advance lifesaving efforts. Schedule ~20 hours/week through June 2027; pay is $22/hour with benefits.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, are team players, and can handle physical tasks. Weekend and holiday hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care or shelters preferred.
• Basic knowledge of pet care and behavior.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Strong customer-focused approach and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Promote and facilitate pet adoptions with excellent customer service.
• Counsel new pet parents and manage records and supplies.
• Match adopters with suitable animals based on knowledge of the animals.
• Encourage visitors to join the Best Friends mission and sign up volunteers.
• Maintain inventory of animal care supplies and assist with data entry and reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Adoption counseling

Animal handling

Team player

Organizational skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Bilingual

Tools

Shelterluv

EzyVet

Shopify

Docusign

Point-of-sale

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, UT is seeking a Lifesaving & Care Specialist (Part-time Temp) to support adoptions and daily animal care. The role involves customer service, counseling, records management, and collaboration with volunteers to advance lifesaving efforts. Schedule ~20 hours/week through June 2027; pay is $22/hour with benefits.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, are team players, and can handle physical tasks. Weekend and holiday hours may be required.