Animal Welfare Counselor

Location

Largo Shelter

Type

Full Time

 
We’re looking for full-time Animal Welfare Counselors to join our open-admission, for-all animal shelter. Being a “for-all” shelter means that SPCA Tampa Bay will not limit admission or refuse to take in a pet. As part of the operations team, you’ll have hands-on experience working with a variety of species!

  Work and live in one of the greatest places on earth!    The Tampa Bay area is a fantastic place to live for those seeking the picture-perfect, sunny Florida lifestyle close to beautiful beaches. It has a great selection of activities and attractions from beach activities, golfing, culture and entertainment to boating & fishing and so much more, making it a great place to live for families, young adults, and seniors alike. Click on this link to discover our wonderful community -
 https://spcatampabay.org/pinellas-county 

What you’ll do:

Provide care for shelter animals including cleaning, feeding, and watering.

Maintain cleanliness of kennels and enclosures.

Support the adoptions process by assisting customers find their new furry or non-furry friend!

What we’re looking for:

You embrace our core values: Customer Service, Teamwork, Compassion, and Community.

You are eager to learn and grow within the animal welfare industry.

Previous animal handling experience a plus.
 
About us:
 
SPCA Tampa Bay was originally founded on July 15, 1940, in St. Petersburg, Florida, as the Animal Welfare League (AWL). At that time Pinellas County’s cities were responsible for managing the stray and homeless dog population.  The organization continues to thrive and grow, striving to meet the needs of our community and provide compassionate care to the animals we serve. It’s been an exciting 80+ years and we hope that you have the opportunity to become a part of our story. 

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What you'll receive:

$200 sign-on bonus receivable on your FIRST paycheck!

120 hours of PTO + 6 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays

All health benefits start the 1st of the month following your hire date.

403b retirement plan you can start contributing to the 1st of the month following your hire date with a 25% match, up to $1500 per year after a year of employment

Discounted veterinary services and pet food 

 This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. 
Compensation: $14.55 - $15.25 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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