Shelter Animal Care Specialist

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis at the Memphis Animal Shelter is hiring to provide basic clerical support and routine animal care in a busy shelter environment.

You will clean kennels, feed, medicate and assist visitors, input adoption data, and help train new staff while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming facility for animals and the public. The role may involve assisting with humane euthanasia and maintaining paperwork and shelter protocols.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer and typing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs additional functions as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification: Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician within 1 year

Job description

City of Memphis at the Memphis Animal Shelter is hiring to provide basic clerical support and routine animal care in a busy shelter environment.

You will clean kennels, feed, medicate and assist visitors, input adoption data, and help train new staff while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming facility for animals and the public. The role may involve assisting with humane euthanasia and maintaining paperwork and shelter protocols.