Animal Care Specialist Position Available In Lee, Florida

Animal Care Specialist
Job Details  This listing closes on 6/4/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Lee County Government Salary $17.00 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 07560KL Department Animal Services Opening Date 05/28/2025 Closing Date 6/4/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) FLSA Non-Exempt Description
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Description This is an important position at the public animal shelter. You will help care for animals, support shelter operations, and assist the public. This job includes animal handling, cleaning, customer service, and office tasks. We are looking for someone who: Has a positive attitude and works well with others Can communicate clearly with teammates and supervisors Is observant and pays attention to detail Can manage many tasks and stay organized Is flexible and can work in a busy, changing environment This is a physical job. You will be on your feet most of the day and will be active. Duties and Responsibilities Greet visitors and help them adopt pets
Teach people about pet care, pet breeds, and local pet laws
Safely handle all kinds of animals, including scared or aggressive ones
Feed animals and keep their areas clean and safe
Clean cages, food bowls, toys, and other supplies
Watch animals closely for signs of illness or stress
Enter and update animal information in the computer
Give vaccines and help test animals for diseases
Help with simple medical tasks like taking samples or giving medicine
Drive animals to vet clinics or rescue groups
Help with euthanasia when needed (after training)
Help reunite lost pets with their owners
Match pets with the right families for adoption
Train new team members on how to handle animals and use software
Take payments and help customers with fines and pet licenses
Keep paperwork organized and stored properly
Do other tasks as needed to support the shelter Education, Experience, Licensing High school diploma or GED Experience working with animals is preferred Must have (or be able to get within 6 months) Florida Euthanasia Certification – we provide training Valid driver’s license with a good driving record Supplemental Information You will use a computer daily Work hours vary between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, emergencies, and extra shifts as needed

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Employer
Lee County Government
Phone
(239) 533-2245 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty
Address
P.O. Box 398

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Human Resources
Fort Myers, Florida, 33902