Animal Care Technician Feline

Animal Care Technician – Feline

Position Summary

Nassau Humane Society improves the lives of homeless animals in our community by providing them shelter and compassionate care. Our work focuses on adoption services, education about responsible pet ownership, and working to reduce animal overpopulation and homeless pets.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Care Technician. This role involves a combination of medical, administrative, and animal care duties to ensure the health and well-being of shelter animals. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for providing humane care to animals in need.

This is a full time role over five days per week. The position will work closely with Animal Care Technicians – Canine, Cat Volunteers, and will report directly to the Animal Care Manager.

Position Responsibilities

· Follow cleaning protocols when disinfecting and sanitizing cages.

· Provide food, water, cleaning and enrichment to cats within our care.

· Showing and matching adoptable animals to potential adopters.

· Monitor and report the daily health of animals to medical staff, to include but not limited to, behavior, appetite, water consumption and litter box habits.

· Assist medical staff when needed to hold a cat for intake examinations and vaccinations.

· Other duties as assigned by the Animal Care Manager or Adoption Center & Shelter Director

Core Skills & Qualifications

· Ability to work under pressure within a fast-paced and changing environment.

· Strong communications skills, both written and verbal.

· Follow instructions and be a team player.

· Ability to stand and bend for extended periods, lift to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperatures.

· Reliable transportation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15