Adoption Counselor

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC as a Adoption Counselor in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Escort clients to view available animals for adoption to find out what they are looking for in a pet and explain kennel cards.

Review adoption applications, interview prospective adopters and make decisions on the outcome of adoptions.

Perform reference checks as needed.

Check and provide answers via email on a shared adoption account.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.

At least one year of customer service experience is required.

Strong computer literacy required.

The ability to handle different breeds and sizes of dogs.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC in United States.

Key Skills

Customer ServiceAnimal HusbandryComputer LiteracyAnimal HandlingHumane Handling TechniquesCommunicationRecord KeepingPayment ProcessingInterviewingReference CheckingEmail CommunicationPost Adoption Follow-upLow-Stress TechniquesFear Free Shelter CertificationAttention To DetailTeamwork

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Adoption Counselor position at ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL OF NYC is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Customer Service, Animal Husbandry, Computer Literacy, Animal Handling, Humane Handling Techniques, Communication, Record Keeping, Payment Processing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Adoption Counselor provides exemplary customer service by guiding adopters through the process, helping them find suitable matches, and supplying necessary resources for success. Responsibilities also include routinely socializing with various animals, processing adoption paperwork, managing pay...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Pension, Life Insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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