Adoption Counselor

Orphans of the Storm

Job Description

Are you a passionate animal lover looking for a rewarding career? Come work for a leader in animal welfare! Orphans of the Storm has opportunities for reliable, professional, compassionate, and well-organized individuals to join our Riverwoods shelter team as a Full-Time Adoption Counselor!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Working with both cats and dogs of various sizes, ages, and temperaments
Assisting with adoptions, introducing animals to prospective adopters
Completing adoption paperwork and assorted administration.
Notate all medical and behavioral concerns in shelter tracking software.
Transporting of animals to medical facilities using company vehicles
Ensure excellent customer service.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kennels and office areas while balancing the efficiency needed to care for animals.
Ensure the health of animals by performing established animal care and sanitation procedures.
Demonstrate safe and appropriate animal handling at all times.
Provide support to the clinic by administering treatments as needed.
Promote and model positive interpersonal communication and relationship building.
Maintain proper opening and closing procedures for your department.
All other duties as assigned.

This is a full time job