Animal Shelter Technician

West Valley City; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vision reimbursement plan

Job summary

West Valley City is seeking a dedicated shelter worker to care for animals and support our community. You will feed, water, medicate, monitor, and assist adopters, while maintaining animal records and ensuring humane handling. The role requires flexibility, good communication, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Full benefits and retirement options are available.

Join a team focused on compassion, safety, and service as you help animals find loving homes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) clearance.
• Ability to interact with the public in an appropriate manner
• Familiar with the proper operation and cleaning procedures for kennels and cages
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• General knowledge of maintenance of building and grounds, maintenance and repair equipment, including lawn maintenance equipment
• Basic computer skills
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Clean the shelter kennels, cages, floors, walls, and equipment used for feeding and care
• Water and feed all animals in the shelter
• Maintain database and kennel cards of all shelter animals
• Administer and record all medications
• Euthanize animals as assigned
• Safely and humanely use control poles, leashes, and muzzles as needed
• Assist prospective adopters in selection of a suitable animal

Skills

Public interaction

Animal handling

Basic computer skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Position Summary

Performs the feeding, watering, medicating, cleaning, monitoring, euthanasia, and movement of all shelter animals. Maintains database of current animal information.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, 4 x 10-hour shifts

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Benefits

Full benefits; health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, vision reimbursement plan

Retirement

Utah State Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)

Starting Pay

$18.79 per hour

Posting Close Date

May close any time after October 25, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean the shelter kennels, cages, floors, walls, and equipment used for feeding and care
• Water and feed all animals in the shelter
• Maintain database and kennel cards of all shelter animals
• Administer and record all medications
• Euthanize animals as assigned
• Safely and humanely use control poles, leashes, and muzzles as needed
• Assist prospective adopters in selection of a suitable animal

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) clearance.
• Ability to interact with the public in an appropriate manner
• Familiar with the proper operation and cleaning procedures for kennels and cages
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• General knowledge of maintenance of building and grounds, maintenance and repair equipment, including lawn maintenance equipment
• Basic computer skills
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Language Skills

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Able to obtain a Euthanasia Certificate within 6 months of being hired
• A valid Utah driver's license or the ability to obtain one

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy physical effort requiring the ability to move around easily for controlling and lifting animals.
• May be exposed to vicious, injured, or deceased animals.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift and/or drag up to 50 pounds.