Animal Care Technician - Longview Campus

Job Summary

Animal Care Technician – Longview Campus at Humane Society for Southwest Washington. May be full‑time or part‑time, FLSA nonexempt.

Join the team to provide daily husbandry, health monitoring and preventative care for all animals, support shelter operations, and assist volunteers.

• ACT‑1 – Basic duties: feeding, health monitoring, cleaning of animal areas, disease control, safety compliance, stocking and reporting, and performing additional associated tasks.
• ACT‑2 – In addition to ACT‑1 duties: public interaction, preventive medicine assistance, moving animals, data entry, volunteer support, closing duties, and team‑specific responsibilities for Cats, Dogs, and Small Animals.
• ACT‑3 – In addition to ACT‑1 & 2 duties: cross‑training across all teams, independent decision making, animal behavioral evaluations, intake examinations, vaccinations, mentoring, and advanced care tasks.

• Follow safety guidelines and promptly address safety or compliance concerns.
• Maintain professional communication with staff, volunteers, partners, and the public.
• Show judgment, teamwork, excellence, and adherence to policies.
• Use objective, positive language and support positive reinforcement training methods.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions & SOPs.
• Ability to become certified in safe animal handling and Fear Free Sheltering within 90 days.
• Physical capability to perform cleaning tasks, lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance, and work up to 10 hours per day.
• Strong communication skills, computer proficiency (Microsoft Office), and ability to work in a fast‑paced, diverse environment.
• Sincere interest in the mission and values of the HSSW.

Hourly pay range: $16.66 – $18.78 per hour, depending on experience. DOE.

Full‑time employees (30+ hrs/week)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching, 3‑year graded vestment, and Roth option.
• Employee Assistance Program for all household members.
• Section 125 FSA Cafeteria Plan.
• Employee discounts with partner organizations.
• Access to life, disability, accidental supplemental insurance.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Part‑time employees (16–29 hrs/week)

• Shared cost premium for dental and vision benefits effective first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching, 3‑year graded vestment, and Roth option.
• Employee Assistance Program for all household members.
• Section 125 FSA Cafeteria Plan.
• Employee discounts with partner organizations.

Accrues PTO at 1.6 hours for every 40 hours worked.

• Floating holidays (full‑time only)
• Bereavement leave.
• Pet bereavement leave.
• Jury duty pay.
• Long‑term sick‑leave bank.

Vision: A community where everyone loves and cares for animals.
Mission:
Rescue. Return. Restore. Rehome. Reconnect. One animal at a time.
Values:
Compassion. Collaboration. Excellence. Service. Integrity.

If HSSW and this job sound like the right place for you, and you meet the qualifications, click the Apply button to begin your journey today.
HSSW participates in E-Verify. For more information visit HSSW.org/careers. Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled.