Animal Care Technician

Tupelo Lee Humane Society; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Tupelo-Lee Humane Society in Tupelo, MS is hiring Animal Care Technicians for a full-time, in-person role. The position involves hands-on care for canines and felines, maintaining kennels, feeding on schedule, and providing enrichment to help animals be ready for adoption.

You'll observe health and behavior, report concerns to veterinary staff, assist with grooming and meet-and-greets with adopters, and keep accurate records.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to walk, stand, crouch, and bend for extended periods on concrete floors.
• Willing to work in a loud, messy, physically challenging environment.
• Strong work ethic and compassion for animals.
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care for canines and felines.
• Enforce daily kennel routines.
• Feed and water animals on schedule.
• Provide daily enrichment for mental and emotional well-being.
• Observe health and behavior and report concerns.
• Clean, sanitize, and disinfect kennels and equipment.
• Assist with grooming and bathing.
• Interact with adopters and assist with meet-and-greets.
• Monitor pets and communicate with veterinary staff.
• Keep accurate records of feeding, health, and behavior.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Team player

Reliability

Physical stamina

Job description

Date posted: September 23, 2025
Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person (Tupelo, MS)

Now Hiring Hands-On Animal Care Fast-Paced Customer Service

Full-Time | Tupelo-Lee Humane Society | Tupelo, MS

Have you ever dreamt of working with animals in the animal welfare field? Do you have a passion for saving and helping homeless community animals in need?

Tupelo-Lee Humane Society is in search of dependable, self-motivated, and compassionate individuals with integrity to join our team as Animal Care Technicians.This is a physically demanding but deeply rewarding role that provides hands-on experience working directly with animals.

As an Animal Care Technician, you are not just meeting the daily needs of the animals- you are helping shape their futures.Through your care, training, and love, you help prepare them for successful adoptions and give them a better chance at finding their forever homes.

This Position Is for Individuals Who Are

• Comfortable handling animals, including canines and felines of all sizes.
• Energetic, attentive to detail, consistent, and dedicated.
• Task-oriented, self-accountable, and able to follow directions.
• Punctual and reliable, present on scheduled days and times.
• Confident handling fractious and/or distressed animals.
• Comfortable working in a loud, fast-paced environment.
• Team-spirited, professional, and customer-service friendly.

Work Includes

• Hands-on care of canines and felines.
• Enforcing daily kennel routines.
• Feeding and watering animals according to a set schedule.
• Providing daily enrichment to promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Observing animal behaviors and health, reporting any concerns.
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting kennels, equipment, and work areas.
• Assisting with grooming and bathing.
• Interacting with adopters and assisting with adoption meet & greets.
• Monitoring pets' conditions and communicating with veterinary staff.
• Keeping accurate records of feeding, health, and behavior.

  Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
  • Ability to walk, stand, crouch, and bend for extended periods (up to 6 hours at a time) on concrete floors.
  • Willing to work in an environment that is sometimes loud, messy, and physically challenging.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and genuine compassion for animals.
  • Paid time off

  Benefit details may vary based on position and eligibility.