Shelter Animal Care & Adoption Specialist

Seminole County, Florida; Five Points (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole County Animal Shelter is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to care for the animals, assist with adoptions, and support shelter operations. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, and maintaining quarantine areas.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and at least six months of relevant experience, with the possibility of additional compensation based on licensure. Availability for holidays and emergency operations is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school/GED and six months experience.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Knowledge of techniques utilized in the safe handling of animals.
• Must be able to handle assisting in the euthanasia of sick and/or injured animals.
• Must be available to work holidays, weekends, and during emergency response operations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.
• Must be inoculated against rabies prior to completion of probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals: feed, clean, monitor behavior and health.
• Maintain shelter facilities and equipment; cleaning and laundry.
• Assist customers with adoptions and redeeming lost animals.
• Vaccinate and worm animals as directed; monitor health and report issues.
• Keep quarantined animals in designated areas and restrict public access.
• Assist in euthanasia when required; handle emotional and aggressive situations professionally.
• Clean the freezer and crematorium; support shelter operations as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Public interaction

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Empathy under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Seminole County Animal Shelter is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to care for the animals, assist with adoptions, and support shelter operations. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, and maintaining quarantine areas.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and at least six months of relevant experience, with the possibility of additional compensation based on licensure. Availability for holidays and emergency operations is expected.