Shelter Animal Care Specialist

Companion Animal Alliance; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking an Animal Caretaker in Baton Rouge to maintain kennels, sanitize living areas and ensure animals have clean water at all times.

The role requires following safety procedures, reporting health or housing issues, and using Pet Point for communications when applicable. You must be patient, compassionate, and able to work under pressure, with knowledge of animal handling, welfare standards, and shelter SOPs.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion for animals
• Ability to follow instructions and SOPs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic computer literacy for shelter systems

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize and maintain kennels and animal living areas daily
• Feed animals according to feeding protocols
• Ensure animals have free access to clean water at all times
• Inform supervisor of health issues or kennel repairs needed
• Utilize shelter communication systems (e.g., Pet Point) when applicable
• Maintain organized work areas and stock supplies
• Assist with enrichment activities
• Follow safety procedures when handling chemicals and cleaning supplies
• Physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking an Animal Caretaker in Baton Rouge to maintain kennels, sanitize living areas and ensure animals have clean water at all times.

The role requires following safety procedures, reporting health or housing issues, and using Pet Point for communications when applicable. You must be patient, compassionate, and able to work under pressure, with knowledge of animal handling, welfare standards, and shelter SOPs.