Shelter Animal Care Specialist

Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO with increases every other year

Bereavement leave

Birthday leave

Employer sponsored life insurance

Supplemental insurance (Short-Term, Cn

Hill’s Pro Staff Feeding program

Discounts across valley

Staff appreciation events

$0 adoption fee

Job summary

Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA seeks an Animal Care Technician to support daily animal care tasks in the shelter. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, monitoring health, and maintaining records to enhance adoptability.

The role requires weekend and holiday availability and a willingness to work in both dog and cat areas. As part of the Shelter Operations department, you will follow policies, collaborate with staff, volunteers, and the public, and help ensure humane treatment and proper care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience with animals is not required but helpful.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Feed animals daily and monitor their health and well-being.
• Clean animal housing areas and equipment according to SOPs.
• Maintain and document animal records using shelter software.
• Assist with laundry, dishes, and general facility upkeep.
• Support the Animal Care Manager and participate in team tasks.

Skills

Time management

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA seeks an Animal Care Technician to support daily animal care tasks in the shelter. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, monitoring health, and maintaining records to enhance adoptability.

The role requires weekend and holiday availability and a willingness to work in both dog and cat areas. As part of the Shelter Operations department, you will follow policies, collaborate with staff, volunteers, and the public, and help ensure humane treatment and proper care