Senior Animal Care Lead & Team Trainer

PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach is seeking a Lead Animal Care Technician to oversee Animal Care Technicians, ensure protocol adherence, log animal behavior notes, and support daily animal movement. This role includes staff training and onboarding for volunteers and coordinating with the Animal Care Supervisor.

The position requires handling dogs and cats of all breeds and temperaments, quality communication, and the ability to train others.

Qualifications

• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all breeds and temperaments.
• Ability to train and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all animals.
• Daily cleaning to maintain a healthy shelter environment.
• Adhere to PPE and safety protocols; feed, water, exercise, and monitor health.
• Log behavior notes and communicate with medical staff about animal wellbeing.
• Schedule, train, and support Animal Care Volunteers and staff.
• Represent the League at events and assist with humane euthanasia when required.

Skills

Dog & cat handling

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm Beach is seeking a Lead Animal Care Technician to oversee Animal Care Technicians, ensure protocol adherence, log animal behavior notes, and support daily animal movement. This role includes staff training and onboarding for volunteers and coordinating with the Animal Care Supervisor.

The position requires handling dogs and cats of all breeds and temperaments, quality communication, and the ability to train others.