Animal Care Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Animal Care Specialist

Department : Animal Care

Reports To : Animal Care Supervisor

Location : 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody RD Chamblee, GA 30341

Summary :

LifeLine Animal Project is committed to the care and welfare of pets and the people who love them. The values we exhibit as an organization show the strength of our staff, our leadership and our community. We expect all employees to exhibit LifeLine’s core values as we complete daily tasks, provide services to clients, and care for our animals.

The Animal Care Specialist is responsible for the daily care, health, and enrichment of all animals at

LifeLine Animal Project’s DeKalb County Animal Services. This role ensures that animals receive the

highest level of care, providing them with a clean, safe, and enriched environment. Animal Care

Specialists collaborate with other teams to ensure the well-being of the animals and prepare them

for placement.

Essential Job Functions :

This represents a list of essential job duties. Other duties or special projects may be assigned as needed.

• Uphold the standards and values of LifeLine Animal Project :

Save Lives Build Community Be Exceptional Stewards Be Courageous

Be Compassionate Take Responsibility Respect, Embrace and Celebrate Diversity

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education and / or Experience :

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Must be 18 years or older.

One or more years’ experience in animal related field or animal sheltering preferred.

Fear Free Sheltering preferred.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to unpleasant kennel smells. May have to handle dogs and cats that are stray, injured, diseased or vicious.