Animal Shelter Technician

Daviscountyutah; Fruit Heights (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Vacation and sick leave

Personal days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Pension retirement

Annual pay increases

401k match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Animal Care of Davis County is hiring a full-time Shelter Technician in Fruit Heights, Utah. The role supports the daily welfare of shelter animals, including cleaning, feeding, enrichment, and assisting with adoptions and intake exams. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Starting pay ranges from $16.31 per hour for entry-level candidates to $16.31–$23.20 per hour for experienced applicants, with qualifications determining the final starting rate. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Level II requires one year of full-time work in veterinary science or animal care.
• A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Kennel dogs and cats at the shelter.
• Provide food and water for animals.
• Clean animal cages, kennels, traps and transport carriers; assist in daily routine cleaning.
• Meet and assist visitors at the shelter.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

High school graduation or equivalent plus one year of animal care experience

Job description

Are you the type of person who loves animals and thrives in an environment requiring flexibility and resilience? Do you enjoy working closely with others, maintaining positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances?

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Shelter Technician in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position provides for the general welfare of animals at the Davis County Animal Shelter including daily cleaning, feeding, enrichment to animals and provides support for adoptions, behavior care, and intake exams. Applications will be accepted through October 15, 2026

This position requires working 10 hr shifts, including weekends, and holidays.

Pay Range and Benefits:

• Entry-Level (No prior experience): $16.31 per hour
• Experienced (1+ years in animal care): $16.31 – $23.20 per hour, with starting salary determined by your specific qualifications and directly related work experience.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
• 401k match of 2%
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Level I: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Level II: High school graduation or equivalent plus one (1) year of full-time employment in veterinary science or animal care.

A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Preference for

experience working directly with companion animals in animal welfare, training, or other animal-related fields.

Must have, or obtain within six (6) months of hire date, a valid euthanasia certification including completion of a euthanasia training program.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate loves animals and has the ability to handle individual animals in a safe, caring and respectful manner. The ideal candidate strives to exceed expectations, demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances. The ideal candidate contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with superiors and the team.

Day to Day Duties

• Works with and around all types of animals and animal matter in enclosed areas.
• Performs kenneling of dogs and cats brought to the shelter.
• Provides food and water for animals.
• Cleans animal cages, kennels, traps and transport carriers; assists in daily routine cleaning.
• Meets and assists visitors who come to the shelter.