Part-Time Shelter Care Specialist

Greater Birmingham Humane Society Inc; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater Birmingham Humane Society seeks an Animal Care Specialist to join the Pell City shelter team on a part-time basis. The role emphasizes caring for dogs, cats, and other animals, including feeding, cleaning, walking, bathing, and welfare checks to support a low euthanasia, open intake mission.

You will work with veterinarians, volunteers, and adopters, keeping facilities clean and safe while following disease-prevention protocols and delivering compassionate, customer-friendly service to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
• Experience with animals in veterinary, boarding, or shelter settings preferred.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and animal care to welfare standards.
• Feeds, cleans, and handles animals including walking, bathing, and exercising.
• Assists with loading/unloading animals with transport driver.
• Maintains clean crates and equipment, and daily facility upkeep.
• Documents behavior observations as needed and reports to manager.
• Documents medical observations as directed.
• Maintains up-to-date identification for all animals.
• Provides customer service to staff, volunteers and the public.
• Adheres to GBHS policies and participates in staff meetings.

Skills

Animal care

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Greater Birmingham Humane Society seeks an Animal Care Specialist to join the Pell City shelter team on a part-time basis. The role emphasizes caring for dogs, cats, and other animals, including feeding, cleaning, walking, bathing, and welfare checks to support a low euthanasia, open intake mission.

You will work with veterinarians, volunteers, and adopters, keeping facilities clean and safe while following disease-prevention protocols and delivering compassionate, customer-friendly service to