Cat Care Specialist — Lifesaving Shelter & Adoption

Nevada Humane Society; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pet-focused perks

Holidays and benefits

Job summary

Nevada Humane Society is seeking a Cat Team Animal Care Associate for our Reno Campus. You will provide daily care for cats, support intake and movement, and assist with vaccination, medical prep, and wellness checks to help match pets with loving families.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean environments, documenting care and adoption profiles, and collaborating with adopters and fosters to ensure successful placements. A strong commitment to animal welfare and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Physically able to walk and stand for a full shift.
• Capable of handling animals and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to animal welfare and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, respectful care to all animals.
• Support intake and movement of animals through evaluations and pathways.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and assist with surgery prep and recovery at Carson Campus.
• Monitor animal health and behavior with daily wellness checks and report illnesses.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including updates to database, photos, and adoption profiles.
• Keep animal areas clean through daily deep cleaning and spot cleaning.
• Provide food, water, grooming, exercise, and enrichment.
• Assist adopters and communicate with fosters for timely placements.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Nevada Humane Society is seeking a Cat Team Animal Care Associate for our Reno Campus. You will provide daily care for cats, support intake and movement, and assist with vaccination, medical prep, and wellness checks to help match pets with loving families.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean environments, documenting care and adoption profiles, and collaborating with adopters and fosters to ensure successful placements. A strong commitment to animal welfare and teamwork is essential.