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Animal Caretaker (Part-time)

Almost Home Humane Society
Lafayette, IN Part Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026

Animal Caretaker (Part-time)

Salary: $10.50 /hour

Must be 18 years of age or older for this position.

Animal Experience-preferred. Looking to contribute to a great cause and make a difference in the world? The job is a labor of love! Almost Home Humane Society is looking for someone with experience working with animals either in a kennel setting or vet office. The candidate must be flexible, and willing to get dirty. Multi-tasking and flexibility is a must. Shelter address is 1705 S. 2nd St. Lafayette IN 47905.

Job Description

We are looking to hire for the position of Animal Caretaker, for a non-profit animal shelter. This position works daily with cats. Experience preferred, but not required.

Clean kennels and crates each day

Feed and water cats throughout the day

General animal upkeep, monitoring habits

Works well in a team environment

Ensure animals are safe, and well cared for

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Assist visitors in meeting adoptable pets

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is generally performed in a shelter environment. Candidates with strong interpersonal skills would excel in this position.

The candidate must be professional, reliable, diligent, and willing to get dirty.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT: Almost Home Humane Society provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or genetic information. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Pay: $10.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Application Question(s):

  • What is your weekly availability?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11

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