Animal Care Technician - Kennel

Virginia Beach S P C A Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Veterinary care discounts for your pet

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption discounts

Zusammenfassung

The Virginia Beach SPCA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our team. You’ll provide daily care to dogs, keep kennels clean and safe, and support enrichment activities to help dogs thrive while awaiting adoption.

You should be dependable, organized, compassionate, and able to communicate effectively with staff and visitors. Prior animal welfare experience is valued, and we offer comprehensive benefits and stable full-time hours.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in animal welfare preferred but not required.
• Able to handle physically active environment.
• Comfortable with animals and people.
• Requires compassionate and consistent care.

Aufgaben

• Providing daily animal care
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Supporting enrichment and socialization activities
• Observing and communicating changes in behavior and health
• Helping our canines find their next home

Kenntnisse

Animal welfare

Dependable

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Patience

Empathy

Willing to learn

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

At the Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA), we believe every animal deserves compassionate care, comfort, and the opportunity to find a loving home. For more than 60 years, we’ve been serving the Hampton Roads community through animal sheltering and adoptions, affordable veterinary care, and humane education. Our mission is simple but meaningful: to eliminate animal suffering while increasing human compassion. Every member of our team plays an important role in bringing that mission to life.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working With Us

Make a Meaningful Impact

When you join the VBSPCA, you’re becoming part of a team that believes compassionate care can change lives — for animals and for the people who love them. Every day brings an opportunity to make a difference.

Be Part of a Collaborative Team

You’ll work alongside a team of dedicated animal welfare professionals who share your passion for animals and their well-being. We believe in supporting one another, sharing knowledge, and creating an environment where everyone can contribute and grow.

What You’ll Do

As an Animal Care Technician, you'll play an essential role in creating a safe, clean, healthy, and enriching environment for the dogs in our care. Working alongside our Kennel team, you'll help ensure every dog receives compassionate attention and the opportunity to thrive while waiting for their next chapter.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing daily animal care
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Supporting enrichment and socialization activities
• Observing and communicating changes in behavior and health
• Helping our canines find their next home

Every task matters. From preparing a meal to helping a new dog feel safe, your work will make a real difference.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who is passionate about animal welfare, takes pride in their work, and understands that excellent animal care requires both compassion and consistency.

• Have a genuine love and respect for animals.
• Are dependable, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Enjoys staying active and working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Are comfortable balancing animal care responsibilities with excellent customer service.
• Communicate effectively and work well with a team.
• Can approach animals and people with patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Are willing to learn, follow established procedures, and contribute to a safe and humane environment.

Animal Welfare experience is valuable, but a compassionate attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn are essential to success.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Veterinary care discounts for your furry family members
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support
• Adoption discounts when you’re ready to add another member to your pack

This is a full time position with 36-40 hours per week with an hourly pay rate of $15.25. The VBSPCA Shelter is staffed 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.