Part-Time Shelter Animal Care Specialist

City of St Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking an Animal Care Specialist (Part-Time) to maintain shelter housing, assist in feeding and care, and support adoptions and outreach. Responsibilities include processing surrenders, redemptions, and working with veterinarians on medical tasks.

The role involves daily animal care, record-keeping, and community interactions. Requires high school diploma and a drive for humane animal welfare; MACA cert may be pursued within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal care and handling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff.
• Ability to obtain MACA Humane Investigator Certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain animal housing areas.
• Assist in feeding, care, and enrichment of shelter animals.
• Admit owner-surrendered animals and conduct adoptions and redemptions.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Public interaction

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

MACA Humane Investigator Certification within 18 months

Tools

Vaccination equipment

Record keeping

Job description

City of St. Joseph is seeking an Animal Care Specialist (Part-Time) to maintain shelter housing, assist in feeding and care, and support adoptions and outreach. Responsibilities include processing surrenders, redemptions, and working with veterinarians on medical tasks.

The role involves daily animal care, record-keeping, and community interactions. Requires high school diploma and a drive for humane animal welfare; MACA cert may be pursued within 18 months.