Methuen Adoption Center - Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist

MSPCA-Angell Careers; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MSPCA-Angell Careers is seeking a Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist at the Methuen Adoption Center. This on-site role involves hands-on animal care for multiple species, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and medication administration.

Weekend availability is required for a 40-hour week. Applicants with at least one year in customer service or client care are preferred; Spanish proficiency is strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year: Customer service or client care experience.
• Spanish proficiency encouraged.
• Strong judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Feed, clean and monitor animal living spaces and provide enrichment.
• Assist in adoptions by matching animals with potential adopters.
• Support surrender process with empathy and care.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Spanish (proficiency)

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on September 17, 2026

Locations

• Methuen, MA 01844, USA
• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Rate : $20 USD per hour
• Animal Shelter
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: METHU004121

Description

THIS IS A TEMPORARY 40 HOUR A WEEK POSITION, WITH REQUIRED WEEKEND DAYS. APPLICANTS PROFICIENT IN SPANISH ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

THE POSITION:

We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for an Temporary Animal Welfare Specialist. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA' smission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community. Some job responsibilities include:

• Working hands-on with several species of animals, including companion, equine and farm animals, feeding, cleaning and disinfecting animal living spaces, providing enrichment activities, exercising, medication administration, etc.
• Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation-based approach with a goal of identifying the best possible outcome for the person and the animal.
• Assisting in the surrender of an animal in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for applicants with at least one year of experience in a customer service/client care position. Previous work or volunteer experience with animals is a plus! Applicants should also demonstrate excellent judgment and interpersonal skills and be eager to work to support the human-animal bond.

Applicants with a proficiency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

WHO WE ARE

The MSPCA is the largest animal welfare organization in New England- caring for and placing over 11,000 animals annually across our four adoption centers. At our Methuen Adoption Center, we care for over 3,500 animals each year with a 92% live release rate. Take a virtual tour of our adoption center

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We believe that a diverse workforce is integral to our organizational culture, and that employing a workforce with varied and unique perspectives that emerge from racial, gender, sexuality, religious, linguistic, neurological, physical and other differences fuels our ability to fulfill our organizational mission, surpassing our goals and visions. The MSPCA-Angell needs a diverse, well-supported workforce of staff and volunteers to best understand and serve our patients, clients, and communities. We are committed to attracting and retaining a highly talented diverse workforce for our future and appreciate your interest in pursuing a career at the MSPCA-Angell.

Travel Required

No.

Preferred

Previous Animal Handling Experience Intermediate

Experience

Required

1 year: Customer service or client care experience

Preferred

1 year: Previous animal handling experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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