PT Animal Care Associate Cat Team

NEVADA HUMANE SOCIETY • Reno, NV

7d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Humane Society is seeking a Cat Team Animal Care Associate at its Reno Campus. The associate provides compassionate, high-quality daily care for animals housed at the organization and supports positive outcomes, adoptions, and the organization’s mission to care for pets, find them homes, and save lives. The role calls for teamwork, professionalism, safety awareness, adaptability, community engagement, and support for a positive public image. The position supervises no one and reports to the Animal Care Manager or Assistant Manager. Work hours vary; the role is non-exempt.

The associate provides and documents animal care, supports intake and animal movement through evaluations and designated pathways, monitors animal health and behavior, maintains clean and sanitary animal areas, and helps connect adopters with pets. The role may include transporting animals to appointments, events, and partner organizations. The posting notes that vaccination, medication, and surgery-preparation/recovery duties are associated with the Carson Campus.

The position is part-time. The listed salary range is $16.00–$18.00 per hour. Benefits available to all employees include low-cost supplemental plans, pet-care services and adoption discounts, and discounted pet food. Paid time off accrues starting on day one. The posting describes additional benefits available only to full-time employees.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be physically able to walk and/or stand throughout a normal workday.
• Be physically able to perform repetitive motions with legs, arms, and hands; hear and see; and move animals and goods.
• Be physically able to carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks or projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication and written skills; excellent verbal, written, and observational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Stay informed about community developments, especially those related to animal welfare.
• Be goal-oriented and self-starting, with the willingness and maturity to go beyond prescribed work and time schedules to meet deadlines.
• Possess a valid Nevada or California driver's license, with valid registration and insurance for personal vehicles.
• Demonstrate commitment to animal welfare and alignment with Nevada Humane Society’s mission.
• Treat animals with compassion and respect and promote these values to others.
• Adhere to local regulations concerning ownership and care of personal animals.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of pet behavior and care and the ability to handle various animals safely and responsibly.
• Maintain a consistently positive and professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Record of continually increasing responsibilities with measurable results.
• Sincere interest in the organization’s mission and vision and increasing visibility within the community.
• Experience in the same or a related position in a nonprofit setting, preferably animal welfare.
• College degree.
• Experience in a nonprofit agency.
• Animal welfare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, respectful care to all animals.
• Support animal intake and movement through evaluations and designated pathways.
• Administer vaccinations and medications, and assist with surgery preparation and recovery (Carson Campus).
• Monitor animal health and behavior through daily wellness checks, report illness, and follow emergency protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including database updates, photos, and adoption profiles.
• Maintain clean and sanitary animal areas through daily deep cleaning and spot cleaning.
• Provide food, water, special diets, grooming, exercise, and enrichment.
• Maintain appropriate kennel signage and cards based on medical and behavioral history.
• Assist adopters using the Adopters Welcome philosophy.
• Communicate with fosters and adopters to support timely placements.
• Transport animals to appointments, events, and partner organizations.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts and promote a positive public image.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrual starting on day one.
• Low-cost supplemental plans, including life insurance, accident, and short-term disability coverage, available to all employees.
• Free vaccines, spay/neuter, and end-of-life services for employee-owned pets.
• Free and reduced-cost pet adoptions.
• Up to 50% off major-brand and prescription pet food delivered directly to the shelter.
• Full-time employees are eligible for nine paid holidays.
• Full-time employees are eligible for employer-paid medical and vision premium options.
• Full-time employees are eligible for 90% employer-paid buy-up options and low-cost dental plans.
• Full-time employees are eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed