Adoption Counselor (Part-time)

Asheville Humane Society

6 days ago

Asheville, North Carolinastarts at $17Part TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Asheville Humane Society as a Adoption Counselor – Part-Time, $17.00/hr 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, $17.00/hr.

Key Skills

Animal HandlingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsBasic Computer KnowledgeBehavioral ProtocolsMedical ProtocolsAnimal CareTeam CollaborationCustomer Service

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adoption Counselor (Part-time) at Asheville Humane Society a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Asheville Humane Society 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

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, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Basic Computer Knowledge, Behavioral Protocols, Medical Protocols, Animal Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Adoption Counselor works with potential adopters to find suitable homes for available animals and processes the necessary adoption paperwork. They also provide care for the animals, including administering medications and maintaining the Adoption Center's cleanliness.

Benefits package: 30 hours of 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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