Part-Time Shelter Animal Care & Enrichment Specialist

Joybound-People-; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Joybound in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a part-time Animal Care Specialist to provide daily care for shelter dogs and cats. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and administering medications as directed by veterinary staff.

You will interact with volunteers and the public while maintaining humane, respectful care for all animals. The role requires a valid California driver’s license, pre-employment background screening, and the ability to work onsite.

Qualifications

• Affection for animals and welfare-focused mindset.
• Pre-employment background screening required.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License and be insured.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with colleagues, volunteers, and the public.
• Provide daily care, feeding, enrichment, and cleaning for dog and cat shelter guests.
• Deliver medications to shelter guests as indicated by Veterinary Clinic staff.
• Input and print relevant information in animal databases.
• Promote a humane and caring attitude toward all animals.
• Collaborate with the training department on behavior plans.
• Maintain clean living spaces and equipment for animals.

Skills

Affection for animals

Background check

Valid CA Driver’s License

Insured

Job description

Joybound in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a part-time Animal Care Specialist to provide daily care for shelter dogs and cats. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and administering medications as directed by veterinary staff.

You will interact with volunteers and the public while maintaining humane, respectful care for all animals. The role requires a valid California driver’s license, pre-employment background screening, and the ability to work onsite.