Animal Care - Canine Team

SPCA Florida•Lakeland, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At SPCA Florida, our mission is to give animals a better life and help them find loving, forever homes. To achieve this, we rely on a team of compassionate, dedicated dog lovers who share our commitment to animal welfare. We value our employees—and we know the dogs do too! As part of our team, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a fun, friendly, and supportive work culture. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals who are committed to the safety, well-being, and happiness of animals. The Canine Team plays a vital role in the daily care of all dogs in our shelter. Responsibilities include providing food and fresh water, maintaining clean and sanitary animal areas, monitoring canine health and behavior, and assisting the public with general information and adoptions. Team members must demonstrate compassion, a positive attitude, and strong customer service skills while serving as ambassadors for SPCA Florida by promoting our mission and programs to the community.

Requirements

Team members must demonstrate compassion, a positive attitude, and strong customer service skills
Ability to perform physical work, including scrubbing, mopping, lifting, walking, bending, and standing.
Ability to stand and be on one’s feet for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance and safely handle and maintain control of dogs weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Moderate to high physical activity, including performance of somewhat strenuous daily tasks involving both operational and administrative responsibilities.
Potential exposure to dangerous or fractious animals.
Potential exposure to high noise levels, particularly in kennel areas.
Potential risk of animal bites or scratches while handling animals.
availability to work weekends and holidays is required.
Background checks are required.

Responsibilities

Providing food and fresh water
Maintaining clean and sanitary animal areas
Monitoring canine health and behavior
Assisting the public with general information and adoptions
Cleans and sanitizes cages, kennels, and runs to maintain sanitation standards and support animal health.
Walks dogs multiple times per day, ensuring safety and proper handling.
Facilitates visits and positive interactions between animals and potential adopters.
Performs routine housekeeping duties, including laundry and dishwashing.
Bathes animals as needed to maintain cleanliness and comfort.
Observes animals for signs of illness, injury, disease, or unusual behavior and promptly reports concerns to the Adoption Center Medical Team.
Maintains disease control protocols and cleans public areas throughout the day.
Learns basic duties of other departments and provides support to staff as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.