Animal Foster Caretaker
Animal Foster Caretaker
Posted on :
13-08-2025
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13-08-2025
Job Description
At SPCA Florida we strive to positively impact the lives of animals through our fostering program. We are currently looking for a new team member to join our Foster Care Program.
As a Foster Caretaker you will play a vital role in providing loving and humane care for the animals in our program. Your responsibilities will include following established guidelines while working independently. By embodying the vision and mission of SPCA Florida you will help us make a meaningful difference in the lives of both animals and people in our community.
Why Lakeland
Youll love our vibrant community! Were just a quick driveless than an hourfrom beautiful beaches the fun of Tampa and the excitement of Orlando. There are so many activities to enjoy with plenty of parks lakes and trails just waiting for you to explore. Come see what makes Lakeland such a great place to call home!
Whats In It For You
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Employer-sponsored health plans including Medical Dental Vision and more.
- Jury Duty Pay
- Bereavement Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Pet Care Discounts
- No Cost Pet Cremation
- Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees and their families for confidential assistance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Opportunity for Career Advancement and Learning
- An all-around amazing family-like team to work with
- A satisfied accomplishment finding forever homes for our animals.
What Were Looking For
- Kind-hearted & empatheticsomeone who genuinely cares about people and animals.
- A people-personfriendly and professional even during stressful moments
- A smart & resourceful multitaskerable to juggle different tasks at once
- A team player who values respect no drama and a positive work culture
- Be flexible in attitude and work habits. Must be able to work a flexible schedule (including Saturdays or Sundays).Weare open7 days a week.
- A high school diploma is required. An associates degree is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
- Candidates must possess strong leadership skills a willingness to learn and a proactive attitude.
- Exceptional customer service skills are essential as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Animal experience is required including knowledge of animal behavior and handling.
- Candidates should also be open to learning how to prepare and administer vaccines and dewormers.
- Additionally a readiness to learn how to collect blood samples for Feline FIV/FeLV Combo and Canine 4DX tests as well as how to scan for microchips properly is necessary.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Actively reaching out to and interacting with the foster parents specifically talking with prospective foster parents to assist them with their foster needs.
- Helping the foster parents with the fostering process sharing information about animal care and behavior reviewing medical conditions and terms and communicating with the foster parent in such a manner that maintains a courteous and friendly experience
- Willingness and ability to learn and use the ShelterLuv computer program we use to track animals in the shelter. Utilize software to enter complete and accurate data into the ShelterLuv system.
- Throughout the day respond promptly to emails and phone calls from foster parents and potential foster parents.
- Maintain the foster files and documentation for foster applications.
- Assists with disease control and cleaning of all areas in the foster department throughout the day as needed.
- Assist in coordinating and completing animal intakes.
- Clean cages and maintain sanitation standards with daily cleaning and feeding duties for the nursery.
- Help match foster families with suitable foster animals based on the foster parents skills and circumstances.
SPCA Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace with background checks required for employment.
Employment Type
Full Time
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