Animal Caregiver

SPCA of Northern Nevada

Job Description

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. 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, stress reduction, and behavior modification
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.

We offer a supportive and nurturing work environment and offer many benefits to support a strong exchange of value: $17/hour, health/dental/vision, 2 weeks PTO annually, birthday holiday, 56 hours paid sick time, free pet food and vaccines!

This is a full time job