Animal Care Associate

Valley Oak SPCAis looking for a compassionate Animal Care Associate to provide hands-on care for dogs and cats at our Adoption & Education Center. This role focuses on feeding, cleaning, exercising, enriching, and monitoring the health of our animals while supporting staff and volunteers. *Weekends are required* What You’ll Do: Feed animals and prepare special diets as needed, ensuring proper nutrition for each pet. Clean and maintain kennels, enclosures, and common areas to ensure a safe and sanitary environment. Exercise and provide enrichment for animals daily, including training with treats or simple commands. Observe animals for signs of illness or stress and report concerns to supervisors. Administer medications or treatments as prescribed by the shelter veterinarian. Assist volunteers and adopters in safely interacting with animals. What We’re Looking For: Passion for animal welfare and respect for all animals. Previous animal care experience preferred, but we provide training for motivated candidates. Strong communication and customer service skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, indoors and outdoors, and follow established protocols. Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb stairs, and lift up to 35 lbs. Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures. Benefits: Pay based on experience Health benefits after 90 days (full-time) 401k plan after one year #J-18808-Ljbffr Valley Oak SPCA Corporation