Part-Time Lifesaving & Care Specialist — Adoption

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

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, UT seeks a Lifesaving & Care Specialist for a part-time, temporary role (~20 hours/week through June 2027). Hiring rate is $22.00/hour plus benefits; schedules include weekends and evenings.

You will support adoptions, assist adopters and volunteers, manage records and inventory, and help lifesaving programs across the Adoption Hub. A strong customer service mindset and basic animal-care skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and empathy in adoption processes.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform manual tasks.
• Basic animal handling knowledge and care.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shelter software.

Responsibilities

• Assist adopters and volunteers with pet adoptions and records.
• Maintain inventory of animal care supplies and food.
• Operate POS, Shelterluv, Ezyvet, Shopify, and DocuSign systems.
• Support lifesaving care programs and data entry across teams.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Shelter software familiarity

Tools

Shelterluv

Ezyvet

Shopify

DocuSign

POS systems

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, UT seeks a Lifesaving & Care Specialist for a part-time, temporary role (~20 hours/week through June 2027). Hiring rate is $22.00/hour plus benefits; schedules include weekends and evenings.

You will support adoptions, assist adopters and volunteers, manage records and inventory, and help lifesaving programs across the Adoption Hub. A strong customer service mindset and basic animal-care skills are essential.