Neonatal Care & Enrichment Coordinator

Best Friends; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society is seeking a Neonatal Care and Enrichment Specialist in Los Angeles. The role focuses on daily neonatal care, enrichment, and oversight of volunteers supporting neonatal care within Best Friends’ programs.

Assist with feeding, handling, and health monitoring of kittens and puppies, while promoting the no-kill mission. The position requires compassion, strong teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic shelter environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or 1–2 years in customer service, volunteer coordination, neonatal care, or related fields.
• Experience with neonatal kittens and puppies is a plus.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide neonatal care including feeding, cleaning, weighing, vaccinating, microchipping, and medicating neonates.
• Provide daily enrichment and socialization for neonates with volunteers.
• Lead and empower volunteers in neonatal care programs and ensure safety and compassion.

Skills

Customer service

Volunteer coordination

Neonatal care

Animal welfare

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society is seeking a Neonatal Care and Enrichment Specialist in Los Angeles. The role focuses on daily neonatal care, enrichment, and oversight of volunteers supporting neonatal care within Best Friends’ programs.

Assist with feeding, handling, and health monitoring of kittens and puppies, while promoting the no-kill mission. The position requires compassion, strong teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic shelter environment.