Animal Care Associate - Carson

Job Details:

Job Location:

Carson Campus - Carson City, NV, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00

Hourly, Job Category:
Animal Care, Care for pets. Find them homes. Save lives. That’s the mission at Nevada Humane Society.

We’re a high-save organization helping nearly 34,000 animals in our community each year and caring for approximately 10,000 across both of our campuses. through sheltering, adoptions and community-centered programs and services that help find pets loving homes and keep them there. We are seeking a Dog Team Animal Care Associate to join our team at our Carson City Campus. In this role, you’ll provide daily care, support positive outcomes, and help match pets with the families who will love them for life.

At NHS, lifesaving work is powered by dedicated professionals. We support our team with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and a workplace rooted in compassion, teamwork, and purpose.

Animal care associate

Department:
Animal Care

Reports To:

Carson Assistant Shelter Manager

Supervises:
None

FLSA/Work Hours Status:
Varies

DOL Status:
Non-Exempt

Base Pay Range:
Base pay range is calculated by position title, and experience. It is determined within the departmental budget. Changes to the range are approved by the CEO.

Our Animal Care Associate plays an important role in advancing Nevada Humane Society’s mission.

• Provide compassionate, respectful care to all animals.
• Support intake and movement of animals through evaluations and designated pathways.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and assist with surgery prep and recovery (Carson Campus)
• Monitor animal health and behavior through daily wellness checks; report illness and follow emergency protocols.
• Ensure 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 for timely placements.
• Transport animals to appointments, events, and partner organizations.

• Helps promote fundraising activities and solicit support from agency overall.
• Interacts with co-workers and volunteers in an efficient and courteous manner to ensure a cooperative team environment amongst all departments.
• Maintain and promote a positive public image relevant to Nevada Humane Society standards.
• Represents Nevada Humane Society, professionally with customers, donors, and business partners.
• Attend and participate in departmental and shelter meetings. Attend educational conferences/seminars as recommended/approved.
• In the event of an emergency, assist with the handling and evacuation of animals located at any Nevada Humane Society campus.
• Participate in disaster preparedness and response activities for the organization and community as it pertains to pet related needs.
• Address and/or report any safety hazards or unsafe activities.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by direct management, and/or the CEO.

In Nevada

Nevada employers often provide competitive benefits, but NHS stands out with:

• Employer-paid medical & vision premium option (Full-Time Employees)
• Pet-centric benefits not typical in most benefit packages
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starting on day one rather than waiting periods.
• This puts NHSat or above local and national trends for comprehensive total compensation and unique personal perks

• Nine paid holidays
• 90%…