Animal Care - Canine Team -- Part Time

SPCA Florida • Lakeland, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Canine Team at SPCA Florida! At SPCA Florida, our goal is to give animals a better life and help them find loving, forever homes. To make that happen, we need a team of caring, compassionate, and passionate animal lovers—and we know the dogs appreciate everything our team does for them! We value our employees and strive to provide a competitive wage and a fun, friendly, team-oriented work environment. We are currently seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and responsible individuals who are committed to the happiness, health, and safety of the animals in our care. As a member of the Canine Team, you will play an important role in helping our dogs feel safe, cared for, and ready for their next chapter in a loving forever home. If you are passionate about animals and want to make a difference every day, we would love to have you join the SPCA Florida team!

Requirements

• Have a genuine love and compassion for dogs and animals
• Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Be dependable, responsible, and willing to work as part of a team
• Potential for exposure to dangerous and fractious animals
• Potential exposure to high noise levels when in the kennel area
• Potential for animal bites and scratches while handling animals.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sanitation standards and supports animal health by cleaning cages and runs.
• Walks dogs multiple times daily to ensure proper exercise and enrichment.
• Facilitates visits and positive interactions between animals and potential adopters.
• Performs general housekeeping duties, including laundry and dishwashing.
• Baths animals as needed to maintain hygiene and presentation.
• Observes and reports signs of illness, injury, disease, or unusual behavior to the Adoption Center Medical Team.
• Conducts routine cleaning and disease control of public areas throughout the day.
• Learns and assists with basic duties across departments, providing support as needed.
• Completes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed