Animal Care Attendant - Hands-On Shelter Hero (Part-Time)

Rancho Coastal Humane Society; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas is seeking dedicated Animal Care Attendants to care for animals, maintain clean spaces, feed, enrich, and assist with adoptions. This hands-on, part-time role requires reliability and a strong team mindset.

The position involves humane handling practices, interaction with the public, and collaboration with multiple shelter teams to ensure animal welfare and a positive visitor experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care, shelter, kennel, veterinary, rescue or similar is a plus.
• Reliable, good judgment, strong work ethic and genuine commitment to animal welfare.
• Comfortable working with the public and learning the organization.
• Flexible part-time role with weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize kennels, animal enclosures, crates and care areas.
• Feed animals and provide daily care, enrichment and exercise.
• Assist with adoption counseling, meet-and-greets and guiding adopters to the right animal.
• Welcome and assist visitors, adopters and volunteers, answering questions and giving directions.
• Complete required animal-care and adoption documentation accurately.
• Work collaboratively with Animal Care, Adoptions, Behavior and Medical teams.

Skills

Reliability

Good judgment

Attention to detail

Team mindset

Commitment to animal welfare

Customer service experience

Job description

Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas is seeking dedicated Animal Care Attendants to care for animals, maintain clean spaces, feed, enrich, and assist with adoptions. This hands-on, part-time role requires reliability and a strong team mindset.

The position involves humane handling practices, interaction with the public, and collaboration with multiple shelter teams to ensure animal welfare and a positive visitor experience.