Part-Time Shelter Animal Care Technician — Enrichment & Care

York County SPCA; York (York County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

York County SPCA in York, United States, is seeking Part-Time Animal Caretakers to provide compassionate daily care for shelter animals, including dogs, cats, and small mammals.

The role offers 30 hours per week across three days, with a Saturday or Sunday shift required, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It is a hands-on position focused on feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and aiding adoptions.

You will join a dedicated team committed to animal wellbeing and compassionate care standards.

Qualifications

• Personal animal handling experience with cats and dogs.
• 1-2 years of professional or volunteer experience handling animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs).

Responsibilities

• Care for cats, dogs, small animals, and exotic animals via feeding, cleaning kennels, walking, and general care.
• Assist with adoption meet-and-greet appointments to support placements.
• Bathe animals and administer medications as directed.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary facility and restock supplies.
• Provide daily care to animals in medical quarantine and report health concerns.
• Support enrichment, playgroups, and adoption events as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Care for dogs and cats

Job description

York County SPCA in York, United States, is seeking Part-Time Animal Caretakers to provide compassionate daily care for shelter animals, including dogs, cats, and small mammals.

The role offers 30 hours per week across three days, with a Saturday or Sunday shift required, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It is a hands-on position focused on feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and aiding adoptions.

You will join a dedicated team committed to animal wellbeing and compassionate care standards.