Animal Care/Senior Animal Care Associates

As an Animal Care Associate, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our shelter pets are free from stress, fear, and anxiety, while providing a safe and clean environment for them. This position isn't for everyone. It can be loud, smelly, and sometimes stressful. But if making a significant difference in the lives of shelter pets and their future loving families is something you're passionate about, this might be the most fulfilling job you've ever had!

To get a better idea of the morning Animal Care routine, please watch this video!

The Animal Care team focuses on cleaning, feeding, and providing enrichment for all shelter pets on their way to finding their loving homes. Mornings begin with routine wellness checks and participation in playgroups for dogs and group socialization sessions for cats to ensure all animals receive critical socialization and exercise. Throughout the day, you'll transport animals for medical procedures, monitor their health and behavior, and provide the compassionate care that helps them become adoption-ready.

Afternoons are spent spot-cleaning, adding enrichment activities, providing additional socialization time in communal cat rooms and with individual dogs and cats, and assisting other shelter areas depending on daily needs. An ideal candidate for this position loves to flex between team projects and independent work, thrives in a hands-on learning environment, and has a passion for helping people and pets.

Schedule:

Full time, Five days per week, 8am - 5pm, 7am - 4pm, or 9am - 6pm. Candidates must be willing to work all shift types, weekends and holidays. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Depending on your experience and qualifications, candidates may be considered for either our Animal Care Team Lead or Senior Animal Care Associate position.

Required:

• Enthusiasm for the mission of Patty Baker Humane Society Naples and commitment to animal welfare
• Must be 18 years or older
• This role requires dedication, compassion, and a strong work ethic.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
• Comfortable interacting with and handling both dogs and cats of varying temperaments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Reliable transportation
• Reliable attendance with minimal unscheduled absences
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are an equal opportunity employer. 

Preferred:

• 3-6 months of related experience in animal care (shelter, veterinary clinic, kennel, or rescue)
• Knowledge of dog and cat behavior and body language
• Experience with dog playgroups or cat group socialization
• Previous volunteer experience in animal welfare

What We Offer:

• Pay starts at $17/hr. Paid weekly.
• Senior Associate pay starts at $18/hr 
• Paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plan available, matching funds after 1 year
• Significant discounts on veterinary services
• Employee pet adoption benefits

Application Instructions:

• Apply online at https://pbhsnaples.org/careers
• All communication with candidates will be over email and/or text - check your spam folder! 
• If you have technical issues or questions, please email hr@pbhsnaples.org
• No phone calls or walk-ins please