Dog Care & Adoption Specialist

Nevada Humane Society; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Vision coverage

Paid holidays & PTO

Free vaccines and spay/neuter for pets

Job summary

Nevada Humane Society is seeking a Dog Team Animal Care Associate for our Carson City Campus. You will provide daily care, support intake and movement of animals, administer vaccines and medications, and assist with surgery prep and recovery.

Maintain clean kennels, document health, and assist adopters and fosters to achieve timely, loving placements. This role emphasizes compassion, safety, and community engagement within a team-driven shelter environment.

Qualifications

• Provide compassionate, respectful care to all animals housed at NHS.
• Assist with vaccinations, medications, and surgery prep and recovery.
• Monitor animal health and behavior; report illness and follow emergency protocols.
• Maintain clean, sanitary animal areas and assist with adoption processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, respectful care to all animals.
• Support intake and movement of animals through evaluations and designated pathways.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and assist with surgery prep and recovery.
• Monitor animal health and behavior through daily wellness checks; report illness and follow emergency protocols.
• Ensure accurate documentation, including database updates, photos, and adoption profiles.
• Maintain kennels, provide food, water, enrichment, and exercise.
• Assist adopters and coordinate with fosters/adopters for timely placements.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Nevada Humane Society is seeking a Dog Team Animal Care Associate for our Carson City Campus. You will provide daily care, support intake and movement of animals, administer vaccines and medications, and assist with surgery prep and recovery.

Maintain clean kennels, document health, and assist adopters and fosters to achieve timely, loving placements. This role emphasizes compassion, safety, and community engagement within a team-driven shelter environment.