Animal Adoption Counselor - Helping Pets Find Homes
Job Description
About the Role
Join SPCA Florida as a Animal Adoption Counselor – Flexible Schedule, Saturdays & Sundays in United States. At SPCA Florida, we are committed to enhancing the lives of animals and cultivating meaningful careers in animal welfare. Every team member plays a vital role in creating positive change for the animals in our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Possess a good understanding of medical history and other associated paperwork that needs to be explained to the client.
- Facilitate visits and interactions with potential adopters.
- Housekeeping duties such as laundry and dishes.
- Assists with disease control and cleaning of public areas throughout the day as needed.
Requirements
- hearted & empathetic—someone who genuinely cares about people and animals.
- person—friendly and professional, even during stressful moments
- A smart & resourceful multitasker—able to juggle different tasks at once
- A team player who values respect, no drama, and a positive work culture
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join SPCA Florida as a Animal Adoption Counselor – Flexible Schedule, Saturdays & Sundays.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Animal Adoption Counselor - Helping Pets Find Homes at SPCA Florida a 3.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Animal Welfare physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Animal Welfare — Physician Career Context
This Animal Welfare position at SPCA Florida 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Animal handling, Customer service, Communication, Multitasking, Data entry, Conflict resolution, Clerical work, Cash handling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Animal Welfare role.
Core responsibilities: The Adoption Counselor acts as the primary point of contact for visitors, guiding them through the adoption process and facilitating successful matches between pets and families. Additionally, the role involves maintaining shelter sanitation, managing adoption paperwork, and providing education on a...
Benefits package: Competitive Hourly Pay, 403B Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off (after 60 days), Health Insurance (¾ paid by SPCA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Continuing Education, Personal Pet Care Discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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