Animal Care Associate

Humane Society of Ventura County; Ojai (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Humane Society of Ventura County in California is seeking an Animal Care Attendant for part-time temporary shifts (7:30am–12:00pm or 12:00pm–6:00pm). The role focuses on high-quality care for shelter animals, feeding, socializing, cleaning, and supporting adoptions with a courteous staff presence.

The position requires physical work, weekend availability, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. You will work with the Kennel team to ensure a safe, clean environment and positive visitor

Qualifications

• Strong compassion for animals and wildlife.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the public, staff and volunteers.
• Good judgment and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Observe animals for illnesses and notify Kennel Manager.
• Assist the public in finding a compatible pet.
• Assist in animal intake and cage transfers.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules.
• Rotate dogs through exercise yards.
• Transfer animals to and from the clinic.
• Bathe and groom animals as required.
• Follow procedures to keep animals comfortable in inclement weather.
• Inspect cages, pens and grounds for cleanliness and defects.
• Restock supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Interpersonal skills

Good judgment

Clerical skills

Microsoft Office

Flexible

Following instructions

Working under pressure

Weekend/holiday availability

Physical ability (lift 50 lbs)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

This role will be part-time and temporary.

Shifts: 7:30am - 12:00pm, or 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Who Are You: As an Animal Care Attendant, you are responsible for providing high quality care to the animals within HSVC. You will perform specialized work in providing care for animals in the shelter, including feeding and caring for animals, socializing the animals, maintaining clean and sanitary conditions, treating and medicating animals, maintaining records, and providing customer service. You will assist in the adoption process to help match pets with their new forever homes while maintaining a courteous and professional attitude.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Observe animals to detect illnesses and injuries and notify the Kennel Manager or Assistant Kennel Manager.
• Assist the public in finding a compatible pet.
• Assist in animal intake and cage transfers.
• Feed and water all animals according to schedules.
• Rotate all dogs throughout the day to the exercise yards.
• Transfer animals to and from the clinic.
• Keep kennels cleaned throughout the day.
• Bathe and groom animals as required.
• Follow procedures to keep our animals comfortable in inclement weather.
• Inspect cages, pens and grounds for cleanliness and structural defects.
• Restock supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• General knowledge of, and genuine compassion for, domestic animals and wildlife.
• Strong interpersonal skills; works well and communicates effectively with the general public, other staff members and volunteers
• Uses good judgment.
• Efficient clerical skills including accurate paperwork completion and data entry.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs.
• Flexible; capable of working both independently and as a member of a team.
• Accurately comprehends and interprets written and verbal instruction and procedures.
• Works effectively under pressure and able to work on a variety of tasks at the same time.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Able to lift and/or carry animals and materials weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, stand, walk, run and extend arms above the shoulder.