Temporary Animal Writer Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $42,848.00 - $54,662.40 Annually
Location : 6790 Webster Street Dayton, OH
Job Type: Full-time Regular (Non-Exempt)
Job Number: 05904
Department: BSV ARC - Animal Resource Center
Opening Date: 02/13/2026
Internal Only: No
Position Overview
Ensures the health and safety of dogs in Animal Resource Center's care through extensive use of problem solving, prevention, and disease mitigation strategies to keep pets and people safe. Advanced level in animal care requiring knowledge of custodial care applicable to animals in order to safely care for sheltered animals. Understands and interprets animal body language; demonstrates safe animal handling and restraint techniques. Performs routine and thorough documentation of care provided, behavioral observations, health concerns, and other related care.
Summary of Job Duties
Under direction of Shelter Supervisor, serves as lead worker over lower-level animal care providers, provides work direction, assigns tasks, and coordinates daily activities.
Performs tasks of animal care providers (e.g., provides care for sheltered animals, cleans and disinfects cages, selects animals for adoption, assists veterinarians with examinations, administers vaccines and medications to animals, performs euthanasia of injured, sick and un-adoptable animals by established and approved methods.) Demonstrates advanced familiarity with pet retention, rehoming, behavioral training, veterinary care, and other resources to connect pets in need. Applies extensive use of judgement to make sound and safe decisions. Gathers information, assesses the situation, and provides the appropriate service(s).
Assists in the training of new staff members and represents organization to the public (e.g., media liaison, educates public about humane treatment of animals, conducts facility tours). Remains empathetic and non-judgmental in all interactions with community members, uses de-escalation techniques and persuasive communication to assist clients, makes daily equipment inspections and reports equipment malfunctions to shelter supervisor, monitors safety requirements and regulations.
Requires working knowledge of Ohio law regarding domestic animals, dog licensing, and dog control. Enters and retrieves information on computer (e.g., animal records), assists in general office operations (e.g., answers phones, provides information to public regarding licensing and dog control requirements), and operates portable two-way radio and uses various equipment to locate information (e.g., microfiche, computer terminal), maintains kennel inventory control.
(Performs Related Duties as Required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Completion of high school diploma; ability to read and write common vocabulary, six (6) months of animal care provider and/or other relevant experience; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class requirements.
Driving Requirement:
Must maintain a current valid United States driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Training and Development:
Must have Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) certification and ASP Baton Certification. Must maintain certifications and licensure.
All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.
Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.
Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.
Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active
pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.
Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.
Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at:
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02
How much experience do you have providing direct care for sheltered animals (e.g., feeding, watering, cleaning, and exercising)?

• None
• Under 6 months
• 6 months or more

03
Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance?

• Yes
• No

Required Question