Animal Care & Adoption Specialist

Job overview

The Animal Care & Adoption Specialist role is onsite in New York, NY, and pays $19 per hour. The position supports Bideawee’s work providing care and adoption services for homeless animals. The role cares for cats and dogs in the facility while helping prospective adopters find suitable matches. It combines daily animal care, recordkeeping, customer service, and adoption guidance to support animal well-being and successful placements.

What you'll do

• Feed, clean, groom, socialize, and exercise animals
• monitor and document behavior, eating habits, and signs of illness
• maintain clean work and common areas
• assist with animal intake
• welcome prospective adopters, conduct walk-throughs, explain animal attributes, support the adoption process, and educate adopters about responsible pet ownership
• supervise and mentor volunteers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal care specialist

adoption specialist

new york ny

bideawee

full-time

$19/hr

animal care

cat and dog care

animal grooming

animal socialization

adoption services

customer service

thursday–monday

403(b) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including free options
• paid time off
• 403(b) with employer matching
• discounted services and pet food
• health reimbursement account.

Why this role

Scheduled Thursday through Monday, with Tuesday and Wednesday off. The posting prefers customer service or retail experience, a high school diploma or GED, and one year of animal care experience.

About the employer

Bideawee is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.