Animal Care and Transport Associate

Animal-Rescue-League-of-Bosto; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base hourly rate $18–$19

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Pet care reimbursement

Team environment

Job summary

The Animal Rescue League of Boston is seeking a full-time Animal Care & Transport Associate based in Boston. The role involves transporting animals between ARL campuses (Boston, Dedham, Brewster) and performing related relocation tasks to support shelter operations.

Compensation includes an hourly rate of $18–$19, along with benefits such as PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, retirement matching, pet care reimbursement, and a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport animals in the Transport Waggin' for relocation between ARL's Boston, Dedham, and Brewster campuses.
• Provide relocation transport services between ARL locations and outside organizations, including airport pick-ups for out-of-state shelter transports.
• Perform owner surrender pick-ups when the owner cannot get to the shelter to surrender their pet.
• Work with shelter staff to provide food, water, and enrichment for all animals in the Animal Care & Adoption Centers and related areas.

Job description

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Animal Care and Transport Associate

Regular Full Time 10 Chandler St., Boston, MA, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1257

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Are you mission-driven and interested in working with animals?The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), one of New England’s leading animal welfare organizations, is seeking a full-timeAnimal Care & Transport Associate to join our organization. This position is based out of ourBostonlocation and regularly works out of all three ARL sites and in the communities we serve.

Who we are:

Pets are family. This belief is at the heart of everything we do at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. We are the first female-founded animal welfare organization in Massachusetts and are proud to carry on a legacy of kindness and compassion, helping more than 20,000 animals annually since 1899. Recognized for our innovative, award-winning programs that go beyond sheltering, we address the root causes of the issues facing animals and the people who love them. By partnering with communities, we help animals heal and thrive, keep pets and people together, and protect animals from harm.

What we offer:

• Base hourly rate ranging from $18 to $19 per hour;
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal days;
• Health, dental, and vision insurance;
• Retirement plan with employer matching program;
• Generous pet care reimbursement and discounts;
• The opportunity to work with a great team of colleagues who give their all every day!

What you will do:

Use your skills to make a difference by becoming a part of one of the best and oldest animal welfare organizations! Here’s how:

• Safely transport animals in the Transport Waggin' for relocation between ARL's Boston, Dedham, and Brewster campuses.
• Provide relocation transport services between ARL locations and outside organizations, including airport pick-ups for out-of-state shelter transports.
• Perform owner surrender pick-ups when the owner cannot get to the shelter to surrender their pet.
• Work with shelter staff to provide food, water, and enrichment for all animals in the Animal Care & Adoption Centers and related areas.

Are you mission-driven and interested in working with animals?The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), one of New England’s leading animal welfare organizations, is seeking a full-timeAnimal Care & Transport Associate to join our organization. This position is based out of ourBostonlocation and regularly works out of all three ARL sites and in the communities we serve.

Who we are:

Pets are family. This belief is at the heart of everything we do at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. We are the first female-founded animal welfare organization in Massachusetts and are proud to carry on a legacy of kindness and compassion, helping more than 20,000 animals annually since 1899. Recognized for our innovative, award-winning programs that go beyond sheltering, we address the root causes of the issues facing animals and the people who love them. By partnering with communities, we help animals heal and thrive, keep pets and people together, and protect animals from harm.

What we offer:

• Base hourly rate ranging from $18 to $19 per hour;
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal days;
• Health, dental, and vision insurance;
• Retirement plan with employer matching program;
• Generous pet care reimbursement and discounts;
• The opportunity to work with a great team of colleagues who give their all every day!

What you will do:

Use your skills to make a difference by becoming a part of one of the best and oldest animal welfare organizations! Here’s how:

• Safely transport animals in the Transport Waggin' for relocation between ARL's Boston, Dedham, and Brewster campuses.
• Provide relocation transport services between ARL locations and outside organizations, including airport pick-ups for out-of-state shelter transports.
• Perform owner surrender pick-ups when the owner cannot get to the shelter to surrender their pet.
• Work with shelter staff to provide food, water, and enrichment for all animals in the Animal Care & Adoption Centers and related areas.

The schedule for this position is Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00am - 6:30pm.

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