Benefits:

401(k)

Training & development

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job Title: Animal Care Staff (Full-Time) Organization: Pensacola Humane Society Location: Pensacola, FL

Position Overview: The Pensacola Humane Society is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Animal Care Staff member to join our team full-time. This role is essential to maintaining the health, cleanliness, and overall well-being of the animals in our care. The ideal candidate is reliable, compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced shelter environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide daily care for shelter animals, including feeding, watering, and monitoring overall health

Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, isolation areas, and all animal spaces to maintain a safe and healthy environment

Work routinely in isolation areas and follow all required biosecurity and sanitation protocols

Assist with animal intakes, including handling, initial assessments, and processing

Support wellness exams and assist veterinary staff as needed

Observe animals closely for signs of illness or behavioral changes and report concerns promptly

Conduct daily playgroups for dogs and monitor behavior and safety

Walk dogs regularly to provide exercise and enrichment

Bathe animals as needed

Create and provide enrichment activities, including making lick mats and other forms of stimulation

Socialize cats and dogs, including those that have not been properly socialized

Work closely with ill or vulnerable populations, including kittens and puppies requiring additional care

Assist with animal handling, movement, and restraint as needed

Maintain laundry, dishes, and overall facility cleanliness

Follow all safety protocols and humane handling guidelines

Assist other departments as needed in support of daily shelter operations

Qualifications:

Previous experience working with animals preferred, but not required

Strong attention to detail is a must

Ability to handle animals of various sizes, temperaments, and medical needs

Comfortable working in all kennel areas, including isolation

Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and stay on task

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, bending, standing for long periods)

Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts

What to Expect – This Is Not an Easy Job: Working in an animal shelter is incredibly rewarding, but it is also physically and emotionally demanding. Staff should be prepared for:

Cleaning up urine, feces, vomit, and other bodily fluids daily

Exposure to sick, injured, or contagious animals (including those in isolation)

Working in loud, fast-paced, and sometimes stressful environments

Handling animals that may be fearful, undersocialized, or reactive

Emotionally difficult situations involving neglect, illness, or end-of-life care

Long hours on your feet performing physically demanding work

This role requires resilience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to animal welfare.

Additional Expectations:

Must be dependable and punctual

Ability to work in a high-stress environment while maintaining professionalism

Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist wherever needed

Benefits:

Full-time hours

Dental and Vision Benefits

HSA benefits

Meaningful work helping animals in need every day

401K

About Us:

The Humane Society of Pensacola has been dedicated to animal welfare for over 30 years, providing a safe haven for homeless and abandoned pets. Our community loves us for our compassionate approach and commitment to finding forever homes, while our employees appreciate a supportive work environment focused on making a difference in the lives of animals.