Cat Care Specialist

Cat Care Specialist

Reports to Cat Care Manager

Join the Team at Cincinnati Animal CARE

At Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC), we do work that matters.

Every day, our team protects animals, supports our community, and helps save thousands of lives each year through compassionate care, advocacy, and education.

This work is meaningful, fast-paced, and can be challenging, but for the right person, it’s incredibly rewarding.

We are a team built for impact, made up of people who care deeply, work hard, support one another, and show up every day committed to making a difference.

If you are passionate about animals, thrive in a mission-driven environment, and want your work to have purpose, we’d love to have you join us.

We are looking for a Cat Care Specialist to join our team and play an important role in supporting CAC’s mission.

In this position, you will:

• Give compassionate feline care and engage with potential adopters, volunteers, and fosters.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful work, takes pride in helping others, and wants to contribute to a growing organization making a real impact in the community.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Clean and disinfect cat cages and other areas of animal use
• Feed and provide water for cats and kittens in care
• Assist in meeting mental, physical, and emotional needs of cats and kittens in care
• Maintain general cleanliness of the cat living spaces
• Speak with potential adopters and fosters and introduce them to our cats
• Respond to matchmaking and customer support email requests for cats and kittens
• Assist with education and training of adopters, fosters, and volunteers with cat and kitten information
• Implement daily enrichment activities
• Assist with routine medical procedures such as intake vaccinations and restraint for medical exams
• Assist in maintaining cat records
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment, building, grounds and supplies
• May train new employees
• May assist with transport rescue or partner clinics as needed
• Be aware of and report medical and behavioral issues
• Be aware of and report safety concerns
• Demonstrate compassionate care of animals at all times
• Contribute to an exceptional experience for adopters, fosters, volunteers, and donors
• Respect the time and effort of coworkers by being on time for work and performing at a high level throughout the duration of each shift
• Navigate and use animal management software system
• Work alongside of and collaborate with our dedicated volunteer staff to ensure daily responsibilities and ongoing projects are optimal and high functioning.
• Supporting additional organizational needs as they arise

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about CAC’s mission and animal welfare
• Brings a positive, team-first attitude
• Communicates openly and professionally
• Takes ownership and solves problems proactively
• Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Can balance compassion with accountability
• Is dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn

Preferred/

Required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of professional animal care experience preferred
• Understand basic animal behavior
• Knowledge of caring for and feeding animals
• Ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures
• Possess strong oral and listening skills
• Ability to handle sensitive issues
• Ability to work under general supervision
• Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Positions within this classification may require a valid Ohio driver's license

At CAC, you’ll be part of more than just a workplace. You’ll join a team of people doing meaningful work together.

• The opportunity to make a real difference every day
• A mission-driven, supportive team culture
• Growth and development opportunities
• Competitive benefits package
• A workplace where your work directly impacts animals and the community

• Pay:
  Minimum pay of $16.83 after successful 90 day training period. $15.75 during training period.
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Prof…