Animal care Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

IndyHumane is seeking a compassionate and dependable individual with a

passion for animal welfare to join our team as an Animal Foster Care Intern

for the Winter of 2024. In this role, you will assist the Foster Care Manager

in supporting the daily operations of IndyHumane's Foster Care Program.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with foster families, managing

program logistics, and ensuring effective communication to enhance the care

of animals in foster homes. This position requires strong organizational, time

management, and communication skills to help further IndyHumane's

mission of improving animal welfare across central Indiana.

Qualifications :

• Current college student
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• 15-20 hours per week availability

General responsibilities include :

animal pickups and drop-offs, preparing vaccines, dewormers, and

medications, gathering supplies for foster families, and setting up

kennels for returning animals.

correct locations within the foster care department.

IndyHumane's data management system.

Skills desired :

handling skills

environment

Other details :

This position is unpaid. Hours are flexible and may include occasional

evening or weekend events if the candidate is able to attend.

We are willing to take the time to train individuals who have the skills listed

previously, even if they haven't been in a shelter or veterinary medicine

background before.