Shelter Animal Care Technician — Weekend & Entry-Level

Alexandria Animals; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria seeks an entry-level Animal Care Attendant to support daily shelter operations.

You will clean enclosures, feed and groom animals, assist with medical procedures, and help in showing animals to adopters; weekend availability is required. This position offers hands-on experience in humane animal care and handling within a fast-paced shelter environment.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in working in an animal kennel environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy workplace environment.
• Ability to obtain certification as a euthanasia technician within the first twelve months of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Fluent in English.
• Previous experience working in animals sheltering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all animal areas are clean, sanitary and comfortable.
• Clean animal enclosures every morning.
• Feed, water, groom, and medicate animals on a daily basis, while monitoring the physical condition and behavior of each animal.
• Provide affection and socialization to all animals on a regular basis, including walking dogs as needed.
• Examine and vaccinate animals entering the shelter.
• Administer emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
• Participate in dog playgroups as needed.
• Maintain accurate animal intake information in database.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria seeks an entry-level Animal Care Attendant to support daily shelter operations.

You will clean enclosures, feed and groom animals, assist with medical procedures, and help in showing animals to adopters; weekend availability is required. This position offers hands-on experience in humane animal care and handling within a fast-paced shelter environment.