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We’re a passionate animal lovers, dedicated to protecting furry friends and giving them the happy, healthy lives they deserve. As a recognized leader in animal welfare, we offer more than just a job. We offer a purpose, a team that feels like family, and a workplace full of heart (and more than a few happy tail wags).

Our team is creative, compassionate, and driven by the desire to make a real impact. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, share your talents, and work alongside others who love animals as much as you do, check out our current job openings.

Employee Benefits

The Brevard Humane Society offers a comprehensive benefit package to eligible employees.

Internships

The Brevard Humane Society offers a variety of internship opportunities for those interested in gaining hands-on experience with animal care and looking to learning from our dedicated caregivers.

Unpaid internships are open to college students, undergraduate and graduate students, as are other candidates who have equivalent life and work experience with animals and those looking to make a career change. Intern programs are open to people 20 years of age and over.

If you wish to be considered for an internship, please submit an application, a cover letter, résumé, two letters of recommendation from professors and/or employers and a transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted).

Employee Application

Candidates should apply online by downloading the Brevard Humane Society job application located above and emailing it to: CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org

Current Openings

The Brevard Humane Society is seeking a full-time opportunity for an animal care technician, or “Pet Pals”, to oversee the quality and care of animals in the Merritt Island Campus Adoption Center and Brevard Bed & Biscuit. Pay dependent upon experience.

Job Description

To provide a clean, healthy and safe environment, provide food and water, dog walking, scooping cat litter box, minor grooming and administering medication, for our guests during their stay.

Duties:

  • Maintain cleanliness of the facility; including suites, play areas (indoor and outdoor), lobby, grooming room, bathroom and food prep area.
  • Keep suites clean throughout the day and make sure the guests are happy and healthy.
  • Daily washing of dishes; blankets, toys, etc.
  • Help customers with any questions they might have.
  • Assist in behavioral assessments with clients and guests.
  • Check in all guests and determine proper placement based on status.
  • Answer radio and assist office staff with clients and guests coming into and departing the facility.
  • Be aware of any problems such as behavioral problems, injury or sickness, or any other problems that might arise and report same.
  • Make sure all pathways and floors are kept dry, free of hoses and other cleaning tools throughout the facility.
  • Empty all waste containers and mop buckets and put them in proper area.
  • Keep outside play areas neat and clean, free of litter, and make sure all feces is pickup out of the yard.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned or specified by the Manager.
  • Must be able to follow directions.
  • Time management skills are essential.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
  • Must be attentive and pay close attention to guests during their visit and must be able to clearly articulate in a guest journal that will be provided to the client immediately following each visit.
  • Must be detail-oriented, problem-solving individuals who can easily follow written directions and who can express themselves in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
  • Must maintain emotional control during stressful situations, last-minute schedule changes, changes in care instructions, extreme weather, emergencies, etc.
  • Frequent standing, brisk walking, lifting of heavy guests, and potentially dealing with guests that jump up and have poor manners.
  • Energy, good physical health, strength, fitness, animal sense and stamina are a must.

Uniforms: Hospital scrubs top or t-shirt. Jeans or scrubs bottom (no torn, ripped, or stained jeans) that cover ankles. Closed-toed non-skid rubber-bottom shoes.

We are a drug free workplace.

Candidates should apply online by downloading the Brevard Humane Society job application located above and emailing it to: CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org .

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

To oversee the quality and care of animals in the Merritt Island Campus Adoption Center and Brevard Bed & Biscuit and provide oversight to staff and general maintenance of the building and grounds.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

To follow all policies and procedure to provide services needed to ensure a healthy, safe environment for animals housed in the Merritt Island Adoption Center and staying at the Brevard Humane Society Bed & Biscuit

  • Skillful in the handling of animals and ensure humane and compassionate care is given to same
  • Provide direction and leadership to staff and assess same with performance reviews as required
  • Monitor animals for disease and temperament, and report all concerns to Executive Director
  • Inventory and maintain required supplies and order same as needed
  • Oversee maintenance of building and grounds
  • Perform daily walkthrough of the adoption center side of the building prior to opening to public
  • Perform daily walkthrough of building/grounds prior to closing each day. Secure building when leaving
  • Maintain a pleasant atmosphere, provide direction, and have open communications with employees,
  • management and customers
  • Computer knowledge required, Pet Point and PetExec knowledge desired
  • Maintain daily cash reports, deposits, animal records and product
  • Provide consultation to staff, volunteers and potential adopters when requested to ensure successful and
  • appropriate placement of shelter animals
  • Perform minor facility repairs inside and outside of building
  • Review and adhere to the Merritt Island Campus budget
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Cocoa Campus Manager

Position Requirements:

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Experience Required:

  • Minimum of one to two years in a shelter setting is required
  • Management/supervisory experience

Skills:

  • Must be energetic, self-initiating and able to follow directions
  • Must be able to give direction to staff, volunteers, and community service
  • Skillful in the handling of animals and recognizing disease/illness
  • Able to get along with others and handle a fast-paced work environment (team player)
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Skillful in grounds maintenance and minor repairs

 

Uniforms:

  • Scrub top, CBHS T-shirt, or shirt/blouse
  • Jeans slacks or scrub bottoms (No torn, ripped or stained jeans)
  • Closed-toed non-skid rubber-bottom shoes
  • Nametag (provided)

Salaried Exempt Position; salary negotiable and dependent upon experience.

Candidates should apply online by downloading the Brevard Humane Society job application located above and emailing it to: CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org .

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide excellent customer service for our clients and their pets. Maintain the quality and efficiency of the clinic office.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Greeting clients and their pets at appointment check in and check out.
  • Use of a computerized record keeping system.
  • Use of multi-line phone system.
  • Appointment scheduling.
  • Entering Medical information.
  • Medical records filing.
  • Maintaining the reception area, waiting area and conference room.
  • Managing financial transactions and daily deposits.
  • Responsible for ordering product and inventory product.
  • Opening and closing of the facility.
  • All other job duties as assigned.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

 Skills: Must have a strong compassion for animals; be self-motivated, provide excellent customer service, capable of multitasking, an excellent communicator, detail oriented, work in a team environment and possesses a positive personality.

 

Uniform:

  • Blouse/Scrub top.
  • Slacks (no torn, ripped or stained pants).
  • Close- toed, non-slip rubber sole shoes.
  • Nametag (provided).

Candidates should apply online by downloading the Brevard Humane Society job application located above and emailing it to: CAC.Manager@brevardhumanesociety.org .