Compassionate Animal Care Technician | Shelter Support

HUMANE SOCIETY OF POMONA VALLEY INC; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA in Pomona, CA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to work with animals, maintain health, and support adoption programs. You will handle intake, give basic care, and maintain records while assisting veterinary staff.

The role requires a High School diploma, familiarity with Office software, and the ability to restrain large dogs. Weekend shifts and compassionate animal care are essential components of this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and shelter software.
• Humane attitude towards animals.
• Must be able to effectively restrain dogs more than 100lbs.
• Ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia decisions.
• Supports and represents IVHS & SPCA and SGVHS core values, programs, policies, and procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides animals with housing, food, water, bedding, enrichment, and social interaction.
• Observes animals for illness or injury and reports findings to veterinary team.
• Socializes animals with potential adopters and other animals as appropriate.
• Facilitates health checks for animals at adoption or shelter partner placement.
• Cleans and disinfects all animal areas.
• Humanely euthanizes animals as needed under supervision of the Shelter Services Manager.
• Documents daily observations in shelter software and reports progress to ACT Lead.

Skills

Humane attitude

Restrain large dogs

Emotional resilience

Open adoption processes

Communication with adopters

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Shelter software

Job description

Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA in Pomona, CA is seeking an Animal Care Technician to work with animals, maintain health, and support adoption programs. You will handle intake, give basic care, and maintain records while assisting veterinary staff.

The role requires a High School diploma, familiarity with Office software, and the ability to restrain large dogs. Weekend shifts and compassionate animal care are essential components of this position.