Animal Care Specialist Dogs

Best Friends Animal Society

Job Description

Location: Kanab, Utah (relocation assistance may be available) * multiple positions now available *

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position starts at $22.50 per hour, plus benefits.

Manager interviews will occur until the positions are filled.

Prior Animal Care experience required.

Position Summary: Lifesaving and Care Specialists play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's no-kill mission and goal by providing the hands-on care for the animals at the sanctuary, working with all departments to find those animals homes wherever possible, and serving as mission and brand ambassadors for the tens of thousands of guests, volunteers, and adopters who visit the sanctuary annually.

Purpose: The Dogtown Lifesaving & Care Specialists work within a team setting to oversee the health, wellbeing, and general care of dogs. They have a unique role as the direct day-to-day connector between the animals in our care and our supporters. As such these specialists represent Best Friends through in-person work, conversations, demonstrations, tour presentations, and other activities.

This is a full time job