Shelter Animal Care Specialist — Weekend & Full-Time

Safeplaceforanimals; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Place for Animals in Gallatin, TN is hiring a full-time Animal Care Attendant. You will care for dogs and cats, clean kennels and rooms, handle laundry and dishes, and assist with feeding and watering the animals.

You’ll leash walk dogs and supervise playtime, helping introduce them to potential adopters and supporting daily shelter operations. Qualifications emphasize reliability, punctuality, ability to work weekends, physical stamina, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 7:15 am–4:45 pm, weekdays and weekends, including some holidays.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Care for, interact with and play with the shelter dogs and cats
• Tend to and clean kennels, rooms and shelter areas
• Laundry and dishes
• Feed and water the animals
• Leash walk dogs and rotate groups for potty breaks and outdoor play
• Introduce animals to potential adopters
• Other duties as needed

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Safe Place for Animals in Gallatin, TN is hiring a full-time Animal Care Attendant. You will care for dogs and cats, clean kennels and rooms, handle laundry and dishes, and assist with feeding and watering the animals.

You’ll leash walk dogs and supervise playtime, helping introduce them to potential adopters and supporting daily shelter operations. Qualifications emphasize reliability, punctuality, ability to work weekends, physical stamina, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.