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Humane Society of Tampa Bay Inc

Adoption Coordinator - Pinellas Campus

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$32,990 / year median in Florida

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

The functions of this role include, but are not limited to providing excellent customer service to the public while helping to find homes for homeless animals in our care and working alongside shelter staff to provide the best care for the animals. Ensure the safety of animals including unauthorized removal of animals from kennels or cages. Maintains accurate shelter inventory report to efficiently identify pet selections. Supports offsite adoptable pet inventory at all offsite adoption centers using electronic communication process. Ensures pet and adoption paperwork is in compliance with adoption partner policy and procedures, including but not limited to vaccination records, adoption contract, release form(s), kennel cards, suitable photographs and biographies. Provides daily email communication related to any pet returning to main shelter. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Interview prospective adopters, answer their questions and provided education when necessary. Maintain proper records on out-going animals, as to being adopted, returned to owner (RTO), or transferred. Receive and record incoming monies for Shelter operations. Keep the adoption offices, hallway, windows, desks, and floors clean, dusted, swept, vacuumed, and mopped. Explain and promote the various programs and services offered by HSTB including, but not limited to; Animeals, Foster Care, Volunteering and the Animal Health Center. Assist potential adopters with pet visitations and selection. Making adoption follow-up calls to adopters. Performs any other duties as assigned by the Adoption Manager. 2 hours of cleaning each morning that includes : scrubbing cat cages, litter boxes, cleaning and mopping. Helps to process donations that come into the shelter. Previous experience working with animals is preferred. MUST be able to lift 50lbs + $15.00 an hour with the opportunity to go up to $18.00 an hour in the first 9 month of employment This is a FULL TIME, at least 40 hours a week position which includes working every weekend. No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.