Shelter Dog Care Specialist

Maricopa County; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work‑life balance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare for you & dependents

Child care benefits (Kids Club)

Paid vacation & sick time

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking an Animal Care Associate to maintain a clean kennel environment for shelter dogs and support our care staff. The role requires on‑campus work, outdoors and indoors, and interaction with the public.

You will help ensure the health, safety, and welfare of animals and people in a large open‑admission shelter. We look for individuals with at least six months of animal care experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital, humane society, or other animal facility.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Clean indoor and outdoor kennels and replace beds.
• Maintain clean, stocked shelter areas and report damaged items.
• Clean and maintain shelter common spaces.
• Conduct daily welfare rounds and update animal records.
• Assist with movement of animals within the shelter.
• Provide food and water and follow animal welfare policies.
• Offer customer service and promote the shelter's mission and events.
• Assist with adoption meet-and-greet and enrichment activities.

Skills

Animal care experience

Customer service

Kennel cleaning

Canine handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maricopa County is seeking an Animal Care Associate to maintain a clean kennel environment for shelter dogs and support our care staff. The role requires on‑campus work, outdoors and indoors, and interaction with the public.

You will help ensure the health, safety, and welfare of animals and people in a large open‑admission shelter. We look for individuals with at least six months of animal care experience and a high school diploma or GED.