Description

Want to work for a progressive, effective, and innovative lifesaving animal shelter caring for nearly 10,000 animals a year? 

Join our team at the Nevada Humane Society as an Animal Care Associate with the Cat Team at our Reno Campus. We are proud to be a high save organization and are looking for individuals who enjoy working with people as much as working with animals. Help us care for our animal population daily and match families with a new best friend. We offer a fast-paced environment with competitive pay, and a free medical benefits package!

Primary Purpose: Cleans and maintains housing for all animals. Provides daily appropriate care, and
enrichment for all animals based on species requirements. Performs excellent customer service to 
potential adopters from the community.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

• High School graduate (or equivalent).
• Physically able to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday.
• Physically able to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands, to hear, to see, to move animals and goods.
• Physically able to carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday.
• Ability to function independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication and written skills.
• Ability to stay abreast of new developments in the community, especially as it relates to animal welfare.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written and observational skills.
• Must be goal-oriented, self-starter with a willingness and maturity to go beyond prescribed work and time schedules and meet assigned deadlines.
• Possession of a valid Nevada or California Driver’s license with valid registration and insurance of personal vehicles.

General Qualifications:

• Must have a passion for animals and support the mission of the Nevada Humane Society.
• Must treat animals humanely, with love and concern both on and off the job and transmit these values to others.
• Must adhere to all local laws regarding personally owned animals.
• General knowledge of pet behavior and care. Ability to work with all kinds of animals in a safe and responsible manner.
• Positive attitude a must!

Additional Qualifications that would benefit this position:

• Experience in a nonprofit agency.
• Animal welfare experience.
• Professional animal handling experience.