Animal Care Specialist — Start Here, Grow with Purpose

Humane Society of Sonoma County; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Humane Society of Sonoma County in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support shelter operations, adoptions, and customer service. This entry-level role emphasizes care, compassion, and teamwork to improve the lives of homeless animals and the people who adopt them.

Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, medical support under supervision, assisting with adoptions, coordinating with volunteers, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Six months related animal care experience preferred.
• Experience in humane animal handling, restraint and confinement.
• Willingness to work flexible days and hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to fulfill year-long commitment as Animal Care Technician.
• Proficiency with Shelter Buddy or similar data systems.

Responsibilities

• Care for shelter animals: clean housing, feed, water, and monitor health.
• Give medications as prescribed and maintain records.
• Assist with adoptions process and customer inquiries.
• Support outreach and offsite adoption events.
• Transport animals as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Tools

Shelter Buddy

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Humane Society of Sonoma County in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support shelter operations, adoptions, and customer service. This entry-level role emphasizes care, compassion, and teamwork to improve the lives of homeless animals and the people who adopt them.

Responsibilities include cleaning, feeding, medical support under supervision, assisting with adoptions, coordinating with volunteers, and maintaining accurate records.