Animal Care Associate - Cat Team Full Time

NEVADA HUMANE SOCIETY • Reno, NV

7d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Humane Society is seeking a full-time Animal Care Associate for the Cat Team at its Reno Campus. The role provides daily, compassionate care for animals housed at the organization, supports positive outcomes and timely placements, and contributes to the organization’s mission to care for pets, find them homes, and save lives. The associate demonstrates teamwork, professionalism, safety awareness, adaptability, and community engagement while supporting fundraising efforts and promoting a positive public image.

The position is in the Animal Care department and reports to the Animal Care Manager or Assistant Manager. It has no supervisory responsibilities and is classified as non-exempt. The listed hourly salary range is $16.00–$18.00. Travel varies by position.

Benefits include paid time off accruing from the first day of employment; full-time employees are eligible for nine paid holidays, an employer-paid medical and vision premium option, dental plans, and eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. All employees may access low-cost supplemental life insurance, accident, and short-term disability plans, pet-related services and discounts, and free or reduced-cost pet adoptions.

Requirements

• High school education level.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated commitment to animal welfare and alignment with Nevada Humane Society’s mission.
• Treat animals compassionately and respectfully and promote these values to others.
• Comprehensive understanding of pet behavior and care, with the ability to handle animals safely and responsibly.
• Ability to walk and/or stand throughout a normal workday.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements with legs, arms, and hands; hear, see, and move animals and goods.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks or projects, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication and written skills, including verbal, written, and observational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Goal-oriented, self-starting approach and willingness to go beyond prescribed work and time schedules to meet deadlines.
• Stay abreast of community developments, especially those related to animal welfare.
• Valid Nevada or California driver’s license, with valid registration and insurance for personal vehicles.
• Maintain a consistently positive and professional demeanor.
• Strictly adhere to local regulations concerning ownership and care of personal animals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and respectful care to animals.
• Support animal intake and movement through evaluations and designated pathways.
• Monitor animal health and behavior through daily wellness checks, report illness, and follow emergency protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including database updates, photographs, and adoption profiles.
• Keep animal areas clean and sanitary 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 and communicate with fosters and adopters to support timely placements.
• Transport animals to appointments, events, and partner organizations.
• Contribute to the organization’s mission through teamwork, professionalism, safety awareness, adaptability, community engagement, fundraising support, and promotion of a positive public image.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrual beginning on the first day of employment.
• Nine paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employer-paid medical and vision premium option for full-time employees.
• 90% employer-paid buy-up options and low-cost dental plans for full-time employees.
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for full-time employees.
• Low-cost supplemental life insurance, accident, and short-term disability plans for 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED