Animal Care Specialist - Intake Coordinator

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Work Location:

Bishop Animal Shelter, 5718 21st Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34209

Work Hours:

Monday
- Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00pm. Some weekends and holidays may be required

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $18.40 - $23.00

Plays a direct role in achieving Manatee County’s no-kill mission and goal by providing hands-on care for animals in the shelter, working with internal departments to find those animals homes wherever possible, and serving as ambassadors for county residents, volunteers, and adopters who visit the shelter. Contributes to the health, wellbeing, and general care of dogs and cats. Plays a unique role as the direct day-to-day connector between the animals in our care and our residents.

Primarily animal shelter or outdoor field environment. Regularly performs moderately strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions, including rain, extreme heat and humidity, and long exposure to sunlight. Daily exposure to dogs, cats, and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Periodically required to drive county vehicles as part of the duties of the job. Able to climb and descend equipment and ladders. Able to bend, stoop, crawl, and reach. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Periodic high stress situations that may involve angry or frustrated citizens. Regularly required to work other than normal business hours including nights, holidays, and weekends.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The Intake Coordinator supports Manatee County Animal Welfare by managing the safe and efficient intake of animals while providing essential veterinary and foster care support. This role involves receiving and processing animals, administering intake vaccines and preventative treatments, conducting preliminary health assessments, and identifying medical or behavioral concerns for follow-up by veterinary staff. The position also coordinates medical appointments and communication for foster animals, assists veterinarians and technicians with routine procedures, maintains accurate records, and ensures proper animal identification and tracking.

Working in a fast-paced shelter and field environment, the Intake Coordinator safely handles animals of all sizes and conditions, maintains clean and well-stocked medical areas, delivers professional and compassionate customer service, adheres to safety and operational protocols, and supports emergency response operations as needed. Assists with all aspects of the adoption process. Provide excellent customer service to visitors, volunteers, and adopters.

Positively interacts with volunteers and promotes a team environment. Greets visitors to the shelter, answers questions, and assists visitors with their needs. Delivers excellent, non-judgmental customer service to all visitors, adopters, fosters, and transfer partners in a friendly, informative and professional manner. Provides basic and routine care for animals per department guidelines, including feeding, watering, and light grooming. Supports animals with medical issues, which may include zoonotic disease, by medicating, treating, preparing special diets, observing and reporting, and assisting in the maintenance of required records.

Provides socialization, enrichment, and exercise for animals as directed. These…