Animal Shelter Volunteer Resume Examples

Animal Shelter Volunteers work in facilities hosting animals and help visitors find adoptable pets. Other responsibilities listed on an Animal Shelter Volunteer resumes include providing food and water to animals, cleaning living areas, taking animals out for walks, brushing and grooming animal coats, and transporting animals. Based on our collection of resume samples, essential qualifications are physical fitness, the ability to restrain animals, communication abilities, empathy, and teamwork. No formal education is required for this position, but basic veterinary knowledge helps.

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Candidate Info

3

years in workforce

2

years at this job

AS

Textile Development And Marketing

BA

International Trade And Marketing

Animal Shelter Volunteer Coordinator

Supplied food, water and personal care to sheltered animals.

Monitored and observed animals for signs of illness or injury and reported symptoms to supervisor.
Made certain the organization performed activities as per the regulations laid by the animal welfare laws
Evaluated animals behavior and created paper and online profiles for potential adopters
Assisted the public in claiming lost animals and selecting pets for adoption.
Collected and recorded fees, such as license, impound board and adoption.
Helped develop training program for all volunteers
Created informative materials for foster pet parents and permanent pet parents.
Coordinated with other rescue and foster agencies to establish and maintain relationships.

Candidate Info

3

months in workforce

3

months at this job

BA

Pre-veterinary Science

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Shelter the abandoned or ailing animals and provide them with food and companionship

Care for the animals kept at the shelter by feeding and giving them baths, taking them for walks or playing with them
Assist in cleaning and sanitizing all cages/kennels on a daily basis
Perform other duties as assigned

Candidate Info

8

years in workforce

1

year at this job

BA

Biology

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Provided animal care, dog walking, cat and dog bathing

Kennel cleaning and laundry
Work with a set of families to provide child care on an as needed basis
Supervise 2-3 children of various ages
Provide meals, supervised play, bed time preparation and other assistance as needed

Candidate Info

4

years in workforce

3

years at this job

AA

American Sign Language

AA

Interdisiplinary Studies

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Provide Front Desk clerical support to staff by organizing and filing animal records and answering phones.
Demonstrate friendly customer service by answering customer inquiries.
Assist in preparing paperwork and record keeping and pulling up records from database when requested.
Perform daily maintenance and keep animals' food, water and linens fresh.
Provide compassion and care to the animals and apply the shelter's policies to appropriately report injuries or hazards to animals and the public.

Candidate Info

8

years in workforce

3

years at this job

Veterinary Technology

Riverside Animal Shelter Volunteer

Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.

Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.
Observe animal's physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions
Ability to handle difficult customers in a calm and professional manner
A positive, energetic, and uplifting personality during any situation
Experience with dogs, cat, horses, mules, pigs, goats, small animals, etc.
Proficient with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PhotoShop
Proficient in AVImark
Experience with computer programming; C++, MatLab

Candidate Info

4

months in workforce

4

months at this job

HS

High School Diploma

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Walked dogs that didn't have much of a chance at adoption.

Walked dogs that looked like they had been in their kennels for a long period of time.
Made sure each dog had water in their kennels.
Played with puppies in a small yard.
Reinforced good behavior with treats.
Played with cats that were up for adoption.

Candidate Info

2

years in workforce

2

years at this job

Animal Science/pre-veterinary Science

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Assisted in maintenance of facility and animals

Socialized cats to get them ready for a home
Walked and trained dogs
Ensured safe and loving home for animals

Candidate Info

1

year in workforce

7

months at this job

BA

Arts And Sciences

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Oversee various aspects of animal care, including cleanliness, exercise and grooming
Help prepare animals for successful adoptions
Personally obtain donations for shelter, including financial contributions and supplies

Candidate Info

4

months in workforce

2

months at this job

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Cleaned Cat boxes

Swept and cleaned the floors
Fed the cats
Supervised customers on handling the animals
Gave attention to the abandoned animals
Helped any new volunteers
Helped settle in new rescues

Candidate Info

3

months in workforce

3

months at this job

BS

Accounting

Tuscaloosa Animal Shelter Volunteer

Cared for basic needs (water, food, play, etc.) for dogs in the shelter
Bathed and cleaned puppies in preparation for adoption
Helped potential animal adopter through the adoption process

Candidate Info

2

months in workforce

2

months at this job

AA

Theatre Arts And History

Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Informed the public about shelter conditions and animals.
Spoke with visitors about pet adoption.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for animals and people.

Candidate Info

4

years in workforce

1

year at this job

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Cleaning kennels and outdoor runs
Disease control
Replenishing bedding
Maintaining litter boxes
Taking dogs for walks outside of adoption center

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