Shelter Animal Care Technician: Compassionate Care & Impact

Animal Humane Society; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

401K with match

Job summary

Animal Humane Society in Coon Rapids, MN is hiring a full-time Animal Care Technician. The role involves daily animal care, data entry, and assisting with transportation, medical procedures, and humane euthanasia as required.

Must work at least one weekend day and be able to handle animals with varying health needs. Responsibilities include cleaning cages, feeding animals, observing health and behavior, and moving animals around the shelter while upholding safety and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with all departments.
• Proficient with computers, especially Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Animal Care: clean and sanitize cages, prepare food, monitor health and behavior.
• Complete accurate data entry into shelter systems.
• Assist with animal restraint for transportation and medical procedures.
• Move animals throughout the shelter as needed.
• Support safety and volunteer engagement within the team.

Skills

Animal experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Animal Humane Society in Coon Rapids, MN is hiring a full-time Animal Care Technician. The role involves daily animal care, data entry, and assisting with transportation, medical procedures, and humane euthanasia as required.

Must work at least one weekend day and be able to handle animals with varying health needs. Responsibilities include cleaning cages, feeding animals, observing health and behavior, and moving animals around the shelter while upholding safety and teamwork across departments.