Dog Matchmaking Specialist - Large Breed Focus

Austin Pets Alive! is seeking a Dog Placement Specialist to champion dog matching, behavior guidance, and volunteer engagement. You will work closely with volunteers to run daily tasks, guide adopters, and keep dog profiles up to date, while ensuring excellent client service in a busy shelter setting. The role emphasizes hands-on dog handling, providing training support, and developing initiatives to shorten shelter stays for large breed dogs while promoting APA!’s mission across the Austin area.