Animal Caregiver I
This position supports Adoption Center operations by keeping animal areas clean, organizing supplies, preparing meals, and more. While this position does not involve animal handling, opportunities for advancement within our organization are available after just 30 days. We are looking for individuals who want to learn fact-based knowledge about pets and grow with us!
Join Our Team as an Animal Caregiver I at SPCA of Northern Nevada!
Do you have a passion for pets and a desire to make a difference? We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals to support our Adoption Center operations. This role prioritizes the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of the pets in our care by maintaining clean animal areas, organizing supplies, and preparing meals. It’s an incredible opportunity to embark on a rewarding journey within our organization.
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure cleanliness and organization in our animal spaces
- Prepare nutritious meals for our furry friends
- Mental enrichment and stress reduction
- Grow your knowledge about pets through fact-based learning
- Opportunities for advancement available after just 30 days
If you’re a positive, outgoing person who loves both animals and people, we’re excited to meet you! We’re looking for team players who thrive in both collaborative and independent settings. Attention to detail is crucial as our animals rely on your adherence to specific protocols. Weekend availability is required, as our commitment to our animals is round-the-clock.
About You:
- Passionate about animals, cleanliness, and providing love and enrichment
- Strong team player with a knack for independent work
- Effective time manager and adept at bringing order to chaos
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with co-workers, volunteers, and the public
- Emotionally intelligent with a growth mindset
- Punctual, reliable, and physically capable of handling the demands of the role
Please note: We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and making employment decisions based on merit. Harassment or discrimination of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Full Time $16-$17/hour