Compassionate Animal Care Technician — Flexible Part-Time

Anderson Humane; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

401(k) program

Employee Adoption Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anderson Humane is seeking an Animal Care Technician to care for dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies in a fast-paced shelter environment in Illinois. You will maintain clean living spaces, prepare meals, train volunteers, and provide daily exercise and enrichment to promote wellbeing.

The role offers a part-time schedule with shifts across weekdays, weekends, and holidays, and includes benefits like PTO, holiday pay, and a 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in animal care (kennel or shelter ideal).
• Familiarity with reading animal behavior.
• Courteous, respectful professional who strengthens the team.
• Keeps a cool head and meets deadlines.
• Happy working alone or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean living spaces, toys, and bedding throughout the day.
• Prepare nutritious meals for the animals.
• Lend a hand training new volunteers, interns, and staff.
• Ensure dogs/cats/puppies/kittens are exercised and walked daily.
• Provide enrichment through toys and puzzles to engage animals.

Skills

Animal care experience

Reading animal behavior

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Flexible schedule

Job description

Anderson Humane is seeking an Animal Care Technician to care for dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies in a fast-paced shelter environment in Illinois. You will maintain clean living spaces, prepare meals, train volunteers, and provide daily exercise and enrichment to promote wellbeing.

The role offers a part-time schedule with shifts across weekdays, weekends, and holidays, and includes benefits like PTO, holiday pay, and a 401(k) program.