Adoption Counselor (Part-time)
Job Description
About the Role
Join Asheville Humane Society as a Adoption Counselor – Part-Time, Weekends in United States. Description Since 1984, Asheville Humane Society has dedicated itself to ensuring every animal has the quality of life they deserve—a life worth living. Now, we go beyond our walls to help create a more humane community for pets and the people who love them.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing information to the general public and counseling adopters regarding open adoption policies and available animals in the Adoption Center.
- Complete and process the necessary adoption paperwork.
- Process associated retail transactions as necessary.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all animals in the Adoption Center.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Previous experience working with animals is highly preferred Ability to apply proper animal handling skills and knowledge of individual animal temperament.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $17.00/hr
- 30 days PTO.
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Asheville Humane Society as a Adoption Counselor – Part-Time, Weekends.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Adoption Counselor (Part-time) position at Asheville Humane Society includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Veterinary Medicine — Counselor Career Context
This Veterinary Medicine position at Asheville Humane Society is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: starts at $17.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Asheville, North Carolina.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Animal Handling, Customer Counseling, Administrative Processing, Animal Care, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Skills, Basic Computer Knowledge, Spanish Bilingualism. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Veterinary Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Adoption Counselor matches potential adopters with suitable animals and processes all necessary adoption paperwork. They also provide medical and behavioral care for animals while maintaining the cleanliness of the Adoption Center.
Benefits package: 30 hours PTO in first year, Employee Assistance Network, Pet prescription discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
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