Looking for a rewarding career in animal welfare? ADL is expanding our dynamic and progressive Pet Services team at our Paul Jolly campus with candidates that have a passion for working with both animals and customers to find Furever families for thousands of rescued dogs and cats annually.

The Pet Services Specialist is responsible for providing the daily enrichment, cleaning, and sanitizing of kennels along with associated equipment. This team also ensures food and water are provided to the animals as needed. Maintains inventory of animals, equipment and supplies, screens animals for disposition and completes animal profiles, reports any health or behavioral problems displayed by animals to supervisor immediately, and assists customers in finding their forever pet. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organization and time management ability, as well as customer service skills that provide a high level of pleasant professional service to all clients, staff, and volunteers. Candidates will work independently and responsibly while observing all health and safety guidelines, and at all times contribute enthusiastically to the positive culture and mission of the ADL.

Job Requirements:

· Must be at least a high school graduate (or equivalent) and possess a valid driver’s license

· Experience in animal welfare, shelter, or customer service preferred, but not required

· Must be in good physical condition, energetic, and have open availability, including all weekends and some holidays.

· Must demonstrate a positive and cooperative attitude toward all personal and professional efforts both in and away from the workplace.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities:

Ability to learn procedures related to sanitizing kennels, equipment and general animal handling and to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to learn safety protocols and procedures, learn and use shelter software, establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and staff, recognize and interpret animal signals in an efficient manner, work with frequent interruption and changes in priorities, and perform all physical requirements of the position.

Physical demands and working conditions:

Physical requirements include frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and greater than 50 pounds with assistance/ visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to climbing, kneeling, lifting, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and walking to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are inside and outside with frequent exposure to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, noise, dirty environment, confining work space and unfavorable odors. This position requires weekends and sometimes extra hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.52 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Briefly summarize why you're interested in working at Animal Defense League and specifically in this role.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78217: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person