Animal Care Technician — Compassionate Shelter Specialist

Humane-Society-of-Huron-Valle; Dixboro (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide compassionate animal care, daily feeding and enrichment, and to assist in adoption-related support. You will work closely with the Behavior and Adoptions teams to ensure welfare and safety across the shelter.

This full-time role includes weekends and holidays in a dynamic, high-demand environment, with responsibilities spanning animal care, upkeep of facilities, and collaboration with volunteers and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate with excellent communication and able to work in a high-stress environment.
• Requires prior experience with and knowledge of higher animal care.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Tends to animals with humane care and handling.
• Provides food and water daily, following special feeding requirements and medications.
• Performs daily care tasks including walking dogs, cleaning litter pans, and enrichment.
• Observes animals for changes in behavior or health issues and reports findings.
• Maintains high standards to prevent disease spread and cooperates with other departments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

High-stress environment

Animal care experience

Teamwork

Job description

The Humane Society of Huron Valley is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide compassionate animal care, daily feeding and enrichment, and to assist in adoption-related support. You will work closely with the Behavior and Adoptions teams to ensure welfare and safety across the shelter.

This full-time role includes weekends and holidays in a dynamic, high-demand environment, with responsibilities spanning animal care, upkeep of facilities, and collaboration with volunteers and staff.