As an Animal Care Attendant, you will provide compassionate daily care for pets residing at Animal Humane & new pets admitted into our care.  

You are: 

  • A hard worker who likes to keep busy. 
  • You enjoy a fast-pace environment & thinking on your feet. 
  • You are detail-orientated & have great powers of observation. 
  • You love pets & want to see them all placed in forever homes. 

We are: 

An amazing shelter that saves & impacts thousands of pets lives each year. We have a team that is compassionate & shares a common goal of supporting & improving the lives of New Mexico’s cats & dogs. We work diligently to maintain an open culture where egos are checked at the door & collaboration & positivity run wild. Everyone is a hands-on contributor. Our mission, vision, values & the desire to do what’s right drive our decisions. 

You will be: 

  • Feeding & watering dogs & cats 
  • Providing a safe, clean environment for the pets in our care by following our cleaning protocols 
  • Processing incoming dogs & cats accurately recording all necessary information pertaining to the pets. 
  • Completing initial health examinations of incoming dogs & cats as well as vaccinating, deworming & running labs. 
  • Preparing & administering medication for pets as prescribed by our veterinarians. 

If would rock if you: 

  • Had one year experience working in a kennel or clinic or other animal related field. 
  • Are competent in handling cats & dogs. 
  • Can identify dog & cat breeds, ages & sexes.  
  • Have basic computer & data entry skills 

 

 To be considered for this opportunity, please apply online by clicking here.