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Animal Care Specialist - Part Time 46808

Animal Care Specialist - Part Time

Part Time • 46808
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Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discounts
Why Join Humane Fort Wayne?

Do you have a passion for animal welfare and enjoy making a difference every day? Humane Fort Wayne is looking for an Animal Care Specialist to provide compassionate care for shelter animals while supporting adoptions, enrichment, and daily shelter operations. In this hands-on role, you'll help ensure every animal receives the care, attention, and support they need on their journey to a loving home.

What You'll Do

Animal Care & Welfare

  • Monitor the health and behavior of shelter animals and report concerns to the medical team.
  • Assist with animal intakes, medical procedures, medication administration, and daily care.
  • Maintain accurate records using shelter management software.
  • Ensure kennels and animal spaces are clean, safe, and enriching throughout the day.

Behavior & Enrichment

  • Perform behavior evaluations and document observations.
  • Support behavior modification plans, enrichment activities, and playgroups.
  • Assist with dog introductions, adoption meet-and-greets, and behavior support for adopters.

Feeding & Daily Care

  • Prepare and distribute meals according to each animal's individual needs.
  • Monitor special diets, medications, and pre-surgical feeding requirements.
  • Help oversee volunteers assisting with feeding and daily care.

Adoptions & Customer Service

  • Create a welcoming experience for visitors and adopters.
  • Help families find the right pet by sharing information about each animal's personality and care needs.
  • Support adoption appointments and send-home processes.

Shelter Operations

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary shelter environment.
  • Monitor supplies, assist with inventory, and report maintenance concerns.
  • Collaborate closely with medical, behavior, intake, adoption, and volunteer teams to provide exceptional animal care.

What You Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Leadership or team training experience; shelter experience is a plus.
  • Previous animal handling experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.
  • Ability to safely handle animals and recognize animal behavior.
  • Compassion, adaptability, and a commitment to Humane Fort Wayne's mission.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift 50+ pounds throughout the day.
  • Comfortable working in an active shelter environment with animals, cleaning products, and common allergens.
Compensation: $16.00 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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Employee Discounts
Employees receive specialty pricing on Humane Fort Wayne products and services.
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
A healthcare plan and a dental plan is provided for full-time staff members beginning 60 days from the date of employment.
Health Savings Account
A Health Savings Account is offered to all full-time staff members enrolled in an eligible healthcare plan.
401K
HFW offers a 4% match ROTH 401(k) plan.
Paid Time Off
Full time employees working 30+ hours per week and part time employees working 24+ hours per week are eligible for paid time off and wellness time off.
Free Annual Spay/Neuter & Annual Adoption
Employees are eligible for one shelter adoption and spay or neuter per calendar year.
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