Animal Care Attendant

Animal Care Attendants are at the heart of the daily care and well-being of animals at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. This is a hands-on, physically active role that includes animal care and handling, cleaning and sanitation, feeding, enrichment, adoption support, and helping members of the public navigate their experience at the shelter. This is rewarding work, but it’s also hard work. A significant part of every shift is maintaining clean, safe and comfortable spaces for our animals. We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about animal welfare and brings reliability, good judgment, attention to detail and a strong team mindset. Clean and sanitize kennels, animal enclosures, crates and animal-care areas according to shelter protocols Feed animals and provide daily care, enrichment and exercise Safely handle, move and restrain animals using humane handling practices Observe animals for changes in health, behavior or well-being and communicate concerns promptly Assist with adoption counseling, meet-and-greets and helping potential adopters find the right animal once trained Welcome and assist visitors, adopters and volunteers, including answering questions, providing directions and escorting visitors throughout the shelter Learn Rancho Coastal programs, services and shelter operations well enough to help connect visitors with the right person or resource Complete required animal-care and adoption documentation accurately Communicate consistently with supervisors and coworkers, including through radio communication Assist with shared responsibilities including the pet kitchen, laundry, crates, trash/recycling, donations and general shelter upkeep Work collaboratively with Animal Care, Adoptions, Behavior, Medical and other Rancho Coastal teams Previous animal care, shelter, kennel, veterinary, rescue or similar experience is a plus, but we’re also interested in people who bring reliability, good judgment, a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to animal welfare. Animal handling and/or customer service experience is preferred but not required. You should be comfortable working with the public, learning the organization, juggling priorities and working independently once trained.

ScheduleThis is a part-time position averaging approximately 28 hours per week across 3–4 shifts. Availability for at least one weekend day is required, with Friday through Monday among our busiest days. Because animal care continues every day of the year, team members share holiday coverage; part-time employees are expected to work approximately two holidays per year.