Animal Care

Who we are, Home Fur Good.

Our Vision is to eliminate euthanasia of treatable and adoptable cats and dogs in Arizona

Our Mission is to provide quality medical care, adoption placements, promote spay / neuter procedures, and provide outreach education for pet owners

At the core of Home Fur Good’s Vision and Mission are the rescue, care, and adoption of dogs and cats to loving, permanent homes.

The care of the animals we rescue, the quality of the experience for our animals, adopters, volunteers, donors, & staff, and our Vision and Mission are dependent on safely and effectively managing this cycle of rescue, care, and adoption.

The Vision and Mission of Home Fur Good has and will always include both dogs and cats.

Job Description

Animal Care and Behaviorist is responsible for organizing, leading, and executing a variety of tasks intended to promote the rescue, care, and adoption of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens, including but not limited to :

• Animal Intake
• Animal Behavioral Management and Training
• Needs Assessments
• General Care
• Administration
• Adoption and Events

This is an important role for the success of the mission of this organization. You will be a senior leader for the rescue, be able to influence our direction and educate the staff, volunteers, and leaders driving positive adoptions and loving care for hundreds of deserving cats and dogs.

Are you up for the challenge, with one of the best shelters and rescues in Arizona?

Required Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Achievement of one or more Animal Behaviorist Certifications with demonstrated ability to handle and develop hard to manage animals for adoption.
• Significant experience and expertise in best practice animal handling training, and behavioral management for dogs and cats.
• Ability to recognize common illnesses in cats and dogs and refer to veterinary staff.
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, and best practices in animal handling for dogs and cats care field.
• Experience and ability to analytically triage and assess candidate animals for rescue to the shelter based on behavior, medical condition, adoptability and desired shelter mix.
• Ability to interact professionally with the public, volunteers, and staff; including helping to manage the adoption process.
• Experience in training staff and volunteers in animal handling and care.
• Strong communications skills, both writing and verbal. The ability to document process, standards, and complete required documentation in a timely fashion,
• Experience in designing animal management programs for animals in the shelter, including training, special needs, and unique placements with a goal of adoption.
• The ability to participate with staff and volunteers to prepare for and execute community events, including those supporting adoptions and public awareness or outreach.
• Ability to directly counsel adopters on their pet’s behaviors to achieve best outcomes from adoptions as well as ability to prepare animals for adoption.
• Must be able to be on-call for emergencies when not in attendance at shelter.
• Manage quality stats on animals and adoptions.

Other Desired Qualifications

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft office, and other software in the field.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a pleasant, calm, and professional manner.
• Ability to always show respect for co-workers and the public, even under stress.
• Live within reasonable traveling distance to shelter near Shea and 32nd Street with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with the ability to work any day required.

Basic Information

• This position is full time and salaried. Salary between $45,000 and $55,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Reports to the Shelter Director.
• Professional references will be required.

Employment Type : Full Time

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000 Annual

Bonus / Commission : No