Animal Adoption Counselor

Columbia-Greene Humane Society

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Location

Hudson, NY

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Job overview

The Animal Adoption Counselor connects animals in the organization’s care with prospective adopters. The role guides visitors through the adoption process, shares information about animals and responsible pet ownership, and helps match pets with suitable homes. It also provides new pet owners with guidance on care, veterinary needs, and training, while maintaining adoption records.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Customer ServiceAnimal Adoption CounselingAnimal AssessmentPet Care GuidanceVeterinary Needs GuidanceTraining GuidanceResponsible Pet Ownership Education

Full job description

Join our dedicated team as an Animal Adoption Counselor, where your passion for animals and exceptional customer service skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless pets and their future families. In this vital role, you will serve as the compassionate bridge between animals in our care and loving adopters, guiding potential pet owners through the adoption process with enthusiasm, expertise, and empathy. Your efforts will help ensure each animal finds a safe, caring home while promoting responsible pet ownership within the community. Engage with visitors to educate them about available animals, their needs, and adoption procedures Review assessments of animals temperaments and health to match them with suitable adopters Provide guidance on pet care, veterinary needs, and training techniques to new pet owners Maintain detailed records of each adoption process, including health history and behavioral notes Promote responsible pet ownership

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