Working at the shelter is a highly rewarding job that makes a difference in the lives of people and homeless pets in our community.
Current Available Positions:
Dog Team & Animal Care Specialist
Our Dog Team employees work as a team to care for our canine shelter population. They’re engaged in feeding, cleaning, enrichment, training, play groups, marketing, and introducing pets to their people. If you love dogs, this is the place for you! We’re seeking both full-time and part-time team members for this role. Weekends are required and Spanish speaking/bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. ($16.50 – 18.00/hr DOE)
Adoption & Intake Coordinator + Cat Team
Our Customer Care Team coordinates shelter pet intakes and facilitates the adoption of homeless pets. This position works closely with all shelter customers, volunteers, and animal care teams. C.A.R.E. Adoption & Intake coordinators stay very busy answering the phone, replying to emails, scheduling appointments, reviewing incoming surveys for adoptable pets, and assisting visitors during their time at the shelter. In addition, this role includes the primary care of our shelter feline population. By providing daily cleaning, nutrition, and enrichment activities, our Cat Team insures that every feline and exotic pet in our care is comfortable and thriving while they wait for their forever homes. If you love helping people and also love cats, this role is perfect for you! We’re seeking both full-time and part-time team members for this role. Applicants experienced with customer service, animal care, and veterinary technician responsibilities are ideal for this position. Weekend shifts are required and Spanish speaking/bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. ($16.50 – 18.00/hr DOE)
Assistant Veterinary Technician
A typical day for all employees working at the shelter may include:
- Joining in daily care, nutrition, enrichment, and placement of dogs, cats, and other shelter pets
- Maintaining a safe and clean environment
- Welcoming adopters, pet owners, and visitors through positive in-person, telephone, and email interactions
- Reviewing adoption surveys to match adopters with a pet waiting for a home
- Designing and posting social media to spotlight C.A.R.E.’s adoptable pets
- Helping reunite a lost pet with their family
Ideal candidates for our team are:
- Outgoing and team-oriented
- Compassionate and understanding with great communication skills
- Animal lovers and advocates
- Great multi-taskers who enjoy variety in their day
- Reliable
- Available to work at least one weekend day
- Bi-lingual (Spanish/English), preferred not required
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed within an office or animal kennel setting. Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, and walking. Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation.
To become a part of our fun, hardworking team, send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]
Please share the role(s) that interests you most and your preference for full-time (4 days, 36 hours wk) or part time (2-4 days, 16-36 hours wk) scheduling.
Our starting hourly pay range is $16.50 – $21.00 an hour and is dependent on job description and relevant work experience. Full-time positions include paid vacation time & eligibility for health insurance. Reliable transportation and weekend scheduling is required for these positions.
