Shelter Foster Counselor - Animal Care Tech I

Pima; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a part-time Foster Counselor to join the Traditional Foster Team. You will work with residents to place dogs and cats into suitable foster homes, providing updates and support on care and outcomes.

The role requires customer service skills, compassion for shelter animals, and the ability to work three days per week including one weekend day with morning/evening shifts. Training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Minimum 1 year customer service experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an animal shelter or relevant animal care setting preferred.
• Experience with dogs and cats preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide humane care and safe handling for dogs, cats and small animals, monitoring health and behavior.
• Assist with fostering, enrichment, and behavioral evaluations to support placements.
• Document animal history, health, and outcomes in shelter systems.
• Facilitate adoption and foster processes and communicate with the public.
• Assist with intake procedures, vaccinations, and health checks.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of kennels, work spaces, and public areas.
• Assist with transportation of animals and supplies as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Dog & cat handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a part-time Foster Counselor to join the Traditional Foster Team. You will work with residents to place dogs and cats into suitable foster homes, providing updates and support on care and outcomes.

The role requires customer service skills, compassion for shelter animals, and the ability to work three days per week including one weekend day with morning/evening shifts. Training provided as needed.