Animal Care Associate - Dog Team (53558

Job Details

Job Location:

Reno Campus - Reno, NV 89502 Position Type:
Part Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly Travel Percentage:
Travel varies based on position Job Category:
Animal Care Care for pets. Find them homes. Save lives. That’s the mission at Nevada Humane Society.

Department: Animal Care

Reports To: Animal Care Manager or Assistant 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.

As an Animal Care Associate, you contribute to Nevada Humane Society’s mission by providing proper care for all animals housed at Nevada Humane Society based on assigned department. Your work directly supports the organization’s mission by providing compassionate and high-quality animal care, while demonstrating core competencies in teamwork, professionalism, safety awareness, adaptability, and community engagement, contributing to fundraising efforts and the promotion of a positive public image and reflects our commitment to care for pets, find them homes and save lives.

• 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
• 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 NHS at or above local and national trends for comprehensive total compensation and unique personal perks

• Nine paid holidays
• 90% employer-paid buy-up options and low-cost dental plans
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

• Low-cost supplemental plans including Life Insurance, Accident, and Short-Term Disability
• Pet-focused perks such as 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

Northern Nevada offers an exceptional…