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Animal Welfare & Intake Counselor

SPCA Tampa Bay Florida Inc.
Largo, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition assistance
We’re looking for a full-time Animal Welfare & Intake Counselor to join our animal shelter.  As part of the operations team, you’ll have have the opportunity to make a difference within the community!

What you’ll do:

Provide daily care for shelter animals, including cleaning, feeding, and maintaining kennels.

Perform physically demanding work such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Assist adopters in finding the right companion.

Serve as a supportive point of contact for individuals surrendering pets.

Collect accurate behavioral and medical histories during intake.

Provide compassionate guidance regarding relinquishment and humane euthanasia options.

Collaborate with medical and animal welfare teams to ensure smooth intake.

Obtain Humane Euthanasia Technician certification within 6 months (training provided).

What we’re looking for:

You embrace our core values: Customer Service, Teamwork, Compassion, and Community.

You are eager to learn and grow within the animal welfare industry.

Previous animal handling experience a plus!

Ability to handle physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills and emotional resilience when working with the public.

Benefits:

PTO 6 paid holidays 3 floating holidays

Health benefits starting the 1st of the month after hire

403(b) retirement plan with employer match after one year

Discounted pet food

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. 

Salary : $15 - $16

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