Employment Opportunities

Adoption Counselor – Full Time

Adoption Counselors are responsible for guiding the public through the adoption process, as well as educating on the services BHS provides and offering them assistance on basic animal care.

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: Hours/Days TBD

Salary: $13.25 hourly

Requirements

  • Age 18+, friendly and positive ‘can-do’ attitude
  • Must have prior customer service experience.
  • Must have your own transportation
  • Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, internet research, and able to handle multiple phone lines
  • Must be able to prioritize, multi task, and work independently
  • Must love animals!
  • Prior animal handling, sheltering, and admin/clerical experience is a plus. 

Responsibilities

Adoption Counselors are responsible for guiding the public through the adoption process, as well as educating on the services BHS provides and offering them assistance on basic animal care. ACs process applications, complete adoptions, and assist in the surrendering of pets and in educating the public on pet retention. ACs must be proficient in Microsoft Word, internet research, and able to handle multiple phone lines. This position requires excellent customer service skills both in person and by phone and email; and a willingness to help, educate, and facilitate a positive experience at BHS.

REWARDS: We offer a fun and fast paced work environment where every day you are helping our homeless animals find their way to loving forever homes, and helping people find and care for their new best friend! We provide extensive and ongoing enrichment seminars in the field of animal welfare, behavior, and training throughout the year; as well as fun social events during the year.

Employee vet care benefits for personal pets!

  • Free Annual Wellness Exam
  • 20% Discount on BHS Wellness Services
    • Vaccines [DHPP, FVRCP, Rabies, Lyme, Lepto, Bordetella (kennel cough),
      Influenza (bivalent), Feline Leukemia]
    • 4Dx Heartworm Tests (dogs)
    • Fecal testing
    • Felv/FIV Combo Testing (cats)
    • 20% Discount on Heartworm Prevention and Flea Prevention that BHS stocks. (Heartgard Plus, Nexgard, Frontline Gold, Senergy)
    • 20% Discount on BHS Spay/Neuter Services (BHS surgery rules/restrictions apply)
    • Comprehensive Bloodwork and Pre-anesthesia Bloodwork at BHS cost

Contact

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and resume to Katie Dixon at kdixon@bmorehumane.org.

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