Shelter Animal Care & Adoption Specialist

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters; Bradenton (FL); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

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EAP

Wellbeing Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Library Access

Résumé du poste

Manatee County Government is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to assist with adoptions and provide compassionate care at Bishop Animal Shelter in Bradenton, FL. The role includes greeting visitors, supporting volunteers, and maintaining a clean shelter environment.

Responsibilities extend to everyday animal care tasks, handling dogs with varying temperaments, and ensuring safety and adherence to policies. Staff may work weekends and varied shifts based on shelter needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in animal care or shelter environment preferred.
• Customer service experience required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsabilités

• Assist with adoption process and provide excellent customer service.
• Greet visitors and assist with their needs.
• Provide basic animal care including feeding, watering, and light grooming.
• Maintain cleanliness and report maintenance needs.

Connaissances

Animal care

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Animal handling

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Computer applications

Description du poste

Manatee County Government is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to assist with adoptions and provide compassionate care at Bishop Animal Shelter in Bradenton, FL. The role includes greeting visitors, supporting volunteers, and maintaining a clean shelter environment.

Responsibilities extend to everyday animal care tasks, handling dogs with varying temperaments, and ensuring safety and adherence to policies. Staff may work weekends and varied shifts based on shelter needs.