Shelter Care Technician: Enrichment, Meds & Rescue Support

Pets In Need; Palo Alto (CA); Híbrido; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pets In Need in Palo Alto and Redwood City is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide essential daily care, feeding, enrichment, and humane handling of shelter animals. You will rotate dogs between kennels, assist with pet showings to volunteers when trained, and transport animals as required.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, a valid California driver’s license, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach aligned with our No Kill mission. Weekend/evening flexibility is expected.

Formación

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform standing, bending and walking.
• Experience working with animals in a shelter or similar setting is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide daily care, feeding, exercise, and enrichment for shelter animals.
• Administer medications as prescribed by the Medical Team.
• Refresh and maintain animal living areas and shelter equipment.
• Observe animals for health or behavioral issues and report findings.
• Transport animals between locations as needed.
• Cross-train and assist at both Palo Alto and Redwood City locations.

Conocimientos

English communication

Physical fitness

Teamwork

No Kill commitment

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Experience in animal shelter/non-profit

Descripción del empleo

Pets In Need in Palo Alto and Redwood City is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide essential daily care, feeding, enrichment, and humane handling of shelter animals. You will rotate dogs between kennels, assist with pet showings to volunteers when trained, and transport animals as required.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, a valid California driver’s license, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach aligned with our No Kill mission. Weekend/evening flexibility is expected.