Animal Care Associate

Position: Animal Care Associate (49876)
# Animal Care Associate (49876)
Reno Campus - Reno, NV 89502

Start Date   01/14/2026

End Date   02/02/4202

Education Level High School We’re a high-save organization caring for nearly
** 34,000 animals each year**, through sheltering, adoptions and community-centered programs and services that help find pets loving homes and keep them there. We are seeking an Animal Care Associate to join our Dog Team at our
** Reno 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.| 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. | | |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 onYour 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 reflects our commitment to care for pets, find them homes and save lives.

* 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## Qualifications# Essential Responsibilities## Position-Specific Responsibilities
1. Provide compassionate, respectful care to all animals.
3. Administer vaccinations, medications, and assist with surgery prep and recovery (Carson Campus)4. Monitor animal health and behavior through daily wellness checks; report illness and follow emergency protocols.
5. Ensure accurate documentation, including database updates, photos, and adoption profiles.
6. Maintain clean and sanitary animal areas through daily deep cleaning and spot cleaning.
7. Provide food, water, special diets, grooming, exercise, and enrichment.
8. Maintain appropriate kennel signage and cards based on medical and behavioral history.
9. Assist adopters using the Adopters Welcome philosophy; communicate with fosters and adopters for timely placements.
10. Transport animals to appointments, events, and partner organizations.

---# Experience and Qualification Requirements## Position-Specific Requirements
1. Physically able to walk and/or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday.
2. Physically able to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands, to hear, to see, to move animals and goods.
3. Physically able to carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout a normal workday.
4. Ability to function independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
5. Strong interpersonal communication and written skills.
6. Ability to stay abreast of new developments in the community, especially as it relates to animal welfare.
7. Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
8. Excellent verbal, written and observational skills.
9. Must be goal-oriented, self-starter with a willingness and maturity to go beyond prescribed work and time schedules and meet assigned deadlines.
10. Possession of a valid Nevada or California Driver’s license with valid registration and insurance of personal vehicles.
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