Shelter Care Technician & Volunteer Coordinator

City of Bentonville; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bentonville is seeking a Kennel Technician to care for shelter animals, maintain kennels, and support veterinary operations. You will feed, bathe, exercise, monitor health, manage records, and assist with adoptions and community outreach, while supervising volunteers and following city SOPs.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months of animal handling experience; a valid driver license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 6–12 months of animal handling experience preferred.
• Experience with shelter operations and basic animal care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals of different species and health conditions.
• Daily cleaning and disinfecting of kennels and holding areas.
• Feed, bathe, exercise animals and observe health/behavior.
• Monitor animal health and report to a veterinarian as directed.
• Maintain written and digital shelter records and inventory.
• Assist in adoptions and community outreach events.
• Supervise volunteers and follow standard operating procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Bentonville is seeking a Kennel Technician to care for shelter animals, maintain kennels, and support veterinary operations. You will feed, bathe, exercise, monitor health, manage records, and assist with adoptions and community outreach, while supervising volunteers and following city SOPs.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 6–12 months of animal handling experience; a valid driver license is preferred.