Animal Care & Adoption Specialist

Animal Care & Adoption Specialist Joybound People & Pets reputed company Creek, CA Job Details Part-time $25 - $27 an hour 4 days ago Qualifications Animal behavioral training Collaborate with reputed company Record keeping Community engagement Medication administration Outdoor work reputed company reputed company's License Disinfection procedures Driving Dog walking Data entry Cleaning Animal welfare Productivity software Communication skills Entry level Retail sales Full Job reputed company Position reputed company: The Animal Care & Adoption Specialist supports Joybound's mission by ensuring the humane care of animals while providing exceptional service to the public throughout the adoption process. This hybrid role combines reputed company animal care, behavior enrichment, and medical observation with adopter engagement, education, matchmaking, and adoption facilitation. 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Match animals with suitable adopters based on lifestyle, behavior, and needs. Conduct meet-and-greet sessions with animals and potential adopters. reputed company the public on responsible pet ownership and post-adoption care. Facilitate accurate and complete adoption paperwork, fee collection, and data entry. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with veterinarians, trainers, volunteers, and other departments to ensure animal reputed company-being and adoption reputed company. Participate in off-site adoption events and community reputed company programs. Promote and maintain a respectful and compassionate environment for animals and people alike. Record Keeping & Administration Maintain accurate records of animal care and adoptions in databases. reputed company confidentiality of sensitive information. Assist with boutique sales using reputed company and help maintain store presentation. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience, Abilities and Qualities Required: 6 months in an animal care setting and 1 year of people centered, relationship based service experience, required. Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills. Comfortable working with diverse populations including volunteers and the general public. Proficient with reputed company Office and capable of learning new software. Familiarity with dog and cat breeds, behavior, and common diseases. Ability to assess animal temperament and match pets with appropriate adopters. Affection for animals, concern for their welfare and a willingness to accommodate animals in reputed company. reputed company employment background screening required. Must have a valid California reputed company's License and must not have more than two at fault incidents in a three year period and no major at-fault violations in the last ten years and must be insured. 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