Methuen Adoption Center - Animal Welfare Specialist

Job Details Posting Details

• Posted on February 12, 2026

Methuen, MA 01844, USA

• Rate: $20 USD per hour
• Animal Shelter
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: METHU
  003972

THIS IS A FULL TIME 40 HOUR A WEEK POSITION, WITH REQUIRED WEEKEND DAYS. APPLICANTS PROFICIENT IN SPANISH ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

THE POSITION:
We have an exciting opportunity at our Methuen Animal Care and Adoption Center for an ANIMAL WELFARE SPECIALIST. Animal Welfare Specialists (AWS) are at the forefront of the MSPCA's mission, working directly with people and their pets to effect positive change in our community.

Some job responsibilities include:

• Working hands‑on with several species of animals, including companion, equine and farm animals, feeding, cleaning and disinfecting animal living spaces, providing enrichment activities, exercising, medication administration, etc.
• Facilitating adoptions by matchmaking animals with prospective adopters using a conversation‑based approach with a goal of identifying the best possible outcome for the person and the animal.
• Assisting in the surrender of an animal in an empathetic and compassionate manner that is free from judgment.

ABOUT NEVINS FARM:

The MSPCA at Nevins Farm, in Methuen, Massachusetts, is a unique 55‑acre animal care complex that provides shelter and adoption services for both farm and companion animals as well as a low‑cost community clinic and community outreach. In 2024, the MSPCA at Nevins Farm took in a total of 3,035 animals and had a live release rate of 92%. Take a virtual tour!

We are looking for applicants with at least one year of experience in a customer service/client care position. Previous work or volunteer experience with animals is a plus! Applicants should also demonstrate excellent judgment and interpersonal skills and be eager to work to support the human‑animal bond.

Applicants with a proficiency in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please detail any animal care and customer service experience in your cover letter.

The MSPCA is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world. We work together as a community to deliver on our mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals. Sharing in this vision provides meaning to our employees and adds an important dimension to our work.

The MSPCA‑Angell believes that the lives of all creatures –human and non‑human –are inextricably intertwined; that our actions impact all; and that our fate is linked to theirs as interdependent inhabitants of the same planet. We believe that our shared commitment to our organizational values of Compassion, Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Positivity, and Excellence contribute to a compassionate and just society in which all people and animals are treated with care and respect.

Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on‑site parking.

• Skills
• Preferred:
  Previous Animal Handling Experience, Some Knowledge
• Experience
• Required:
  
  1 year Customer service or client care experience
• Preferred: 1 year Previous animal handling experience

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.