Animal Care & Shelter Associate

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking an animal services teammate to perform basic care duties, including cleaning kennels, feeding animals, and monitoring health in a busy shelter environment.

The role requires at least one year in customer service and preferred experience with small domestic, livestock, or exotic animals. A negative drug test is required before starting, and you may work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a customer service environment.
• Experience with small domestic animals, livestock, and exotic animals preferred.
• Must pass a verified negative drug test before starting.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cages, animal holding areas, clinic, outside runs, laundry, and dishes; restock supplies.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness or unusual behavior; provide basic first aid and administer medications.
• Enter and retrieve records in databases; prepare and update reports.
• Assist customers with adoptions, lost pets, licenses, impounds, relinquishments, fee assessments, vaccinations/sterilization, and related issues.
• Respond to irate or distressed customers; escalate to supervisor when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Animal care

Job description

Salt Lake County is seeking an animal services teammate to perform basic care duties, including cleaning kennels, feeding animals, and monitoring health in a busy shelter environment.

The role requires at least one year in customer service and preferred experience with small domestic, livestock, or exotic animals. A negative drug test is required before starting, and you may work weekends as needed.