Dog Care Technician: Compassionate Animal Care

Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO with increases every other year

Employer sponsored life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Discounts on Hill’s Pro Staff Feeding

Adoption fee waiver

Job summary

Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA is hiring an Animal Care Technician (Dog Team) to feed, monitor, and care for dogs in our shelter. You will clean housing areas, assist with laundry, and provide daily enrichment under the Animal Care Manager's guidance.

The role requires reliable, team-oriented individuals who can handle weekend and holiday shifts. Starting at $15/hour with health benefits and PTO after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Good time management and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and a desire to learn.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Feed animals daily and monitor health and well-being.
• Clean animal housing areas and perform deep cleaning of crates, traps, and equipment.
• Provide exercise and enrichment for dogs; assist with laundry and dishes as needed.
• Report health or behavior concerns and communicate with Animal Care Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shelter software

Job description

Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA is hiring an Animal Care Technician (Dog Team) to feed, monitor, and care for dogs in our shelter. You will clean housing areas, assist with laundry, and provide daily enrichment under the Animal Care Manager's guidance.

The role requires reliable, team-oriented individuals who can handle weekend and holiday shifts. Starting at $15/hour with health benefits and PTO after a probationary period.