Animal Care Officer

Job TitleOffer and provide animal and family services to existing and potential clients in Hampton Roads, Virginia and North CarolinaPrimary Responsibilities and Duties:Perform daily community outreach advertising, offering and providing PETA's animal and family services in Virginia and North Carolina, including spay/neuter surgeries and related transport, rabies vaccinations and other veterinary and wellness servicesContact potential and existing clients of PETA's Community Animal Project (CAP) to offer animal and family services in Virginia and North CarolinaHandle incoming calls from existing and potential clients requesting services, prepare and update case sheets for providing those services, and maintain records of services provided, including photographing conditions when appropriateProvide companion animal care and family services, including pick up and assistance to injured or unwanted animalsFile complaints with animal control agencies in situations requiring legal intervention, and follow up to ensure that action is takenConduct investigations involving neglected or abused animalsPerform emergency first-aid procedures and euthanasiaCare for animals in PETA's custodyParticipate in the rotation for CAP's 24-hour pager providing emergency services to clients and the general public across CAP's service regionPerform any other duties assigned by the supervisorRequirements:Demonstrated ability to describe and provide clients with animal and family services offered by PETA's Community Animal ProjectDemonstrated experience with sales, customer service, public outreach or similar experienceDemonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skillsMinimum of two years of animal-handling experienceProven effective problem-solving and crisis-management skillsDemonstrated ability to use independent judgment and discretionProven ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional mannerProven ability to coordinate several tasks at once and handle frequent interruptionsDemonstrated ability to manage time wisely and prioritize tasksWillingness to obtain euthanasia certification (on-the-job training will be provided)Willingness and ability to be on 24-hour emergency callAbility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance on a regular basisAbility to engage in frequent bending, stooping, crawling, lifting, reaching, and stair-climbingMust be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving recordCommitment to the objectives of the organizationThe salary range for this position is $43,000 - $55,000 annually.

The ultimate salary within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate's experience.A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.Application Deadline:Applications for this position will be accepted until August 13, 2026. We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.