Animal Care Attendant

About the role:

The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team of Animal Care Attendants (ACA). Currently, we have openings for full-time and part-time positions that will focus on our canine population. While prior animal care experience is appreciated, we are willing to offer hands on training for the right candidates!

ACA’s provide daily care for our shelter animals as well as daily upkeep and cleaning of animal housing areas and enclosures. These staff members are critical to daily operations and help us ensure that our animals are happy, healthy, and comfortable during their shelter stay. Feeding, cleaning, and providing additional enrichment tailored for each animal will be part of your daily tasks.

Cleaning and sanitizing kennels, bedding, toys, and other animal areas to maintain the overall health of our shelter population is another critical role you will play.

Additional duties include: daily monitoring for health/behavior concerns; noting pertinent data and notes in our shelter database; walking, exercising, and providing periodic outdoor potty breaks for dogs; participating in basic training plans for long-term canine residents; and other duties to support the health and wellbeing of our dogs.

The ideal candidate for this position may have prior experience in a shelter or animal care setting, but we welcome committed new team members who are open to hands‑on training!

• Welcome an exciting and fast paced work environment with daily duties that can be physically demanding at times
• Are able to successfully follow verbal and written direction and who learn best through hands‑on training
• Possess excellent follow through, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Communicate in a positive, productive, and constructive manner at all times
• Apply common sense understanding to varied situations and circumstances
• Have the confidence to apply your skills within the boundaries of shelter protocols
• Able to maintain flexibility with scheduling and willingness to work rotating holidays and at least one weekend day regularly

There is always room for growth in animal handling, customer service, or other duties that you may be interested in related to animal welfare; based on skills, qualifications and desire.

HSCO recognizes our employees as our greatest resource. We are dedicated to maintaining a supportive culture that welcomes diverse and compassionate team members who gain satisfaction from helping pets and people in our community. While this work can be challenging, we strive to find positivity, camaraderie, and fun wherever we can.

• Health insurance (PPO or HSA) with 100% of premium for employee is paid by HSCO (equivalent of $6,000 in premiums annually)
• Corporate Dental Membership, 100% premium for employee is paid by HSCO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Simple IRA. Up to 3% match offered to participants, after 1 year of service.
• Paid Time Off accrual of 120 hours in the first year
• Personal Time Off of 24 hours/year
• Holiday Pay for seven holidays (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Discounted veterinary care for your pets
• Discounts at the HSCO Thrift Store

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

• Full-time
• Part-time

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

• This position requires the ability to work at least one weekend day. Are you able to accommodate this schedule?

• Bend, OR 97702 (Required)

In person