Animal Care Technician: Humane Shelter Care & Kennel Expert

IndyHumane; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IndyHumane in Carmel, IN is seeking Animal Care Technicians to maintain a clean, safe, low-stress environment for hundreds of animals daily. You will feed, water, enrich, and safely handle dogs and cats while adhering to strict sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes dependable, detail-oriented, and efficient work in a fast-paced shelter setting. Training emphasizes humane handling, safety, and teamwork in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be animal-savvy.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read chemical warning labels and kennel cards.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must not be allergic to chemicals or animals.
• Must work at a pace that ensures task completion within work hours.
• Must tolerate a stressful environment.
• Must be able to work around animal waste, odors, and biohazards.

Responsibilities

• Clean canine and feline kennels and housing to strict sanitation standards daily.
• Feed, water, bedding, and enrich dogs and cats.
• Safely handle animals of varying sizes, energy levels, and behavior needs.
• Work in all weather conditions while walking and moving animals.
• Monitor animal health and reporting concerns immediately.
• Complete physically repetitive labor for much of the shift.
• Assist teammates to ensure all daily tasks are completed before leaving.
• Follow standardized procedures exactly as trained.
• Follow kennel signs for special care instructions.
• Perform custodial duties as required.
• Follow proper use of equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Ensure humane animal handling and safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Efficient

Coachable

Team-focused

Emotionally resilient

Job description

IndyHumane in Carmel, IN is seeking Animal Care Technicians to maintain a clean, safe, low-stress environment for hundreds of animals daily. You will feed, water, enrich, and safely handle dogs and cats while adhering to strict sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes dependable, detail-oriented, and efficient work in a fast-paced shelter setting. Training emphasizes humane handling, safety, and teamwork in all weather conditions.