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Pets & Pals Animal Shelter

Kennel Technician

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $35,360/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Lathrop, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

Job Description

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? Pets & Pals Animal Shelter is seeking a dedicated, reliable, and compassionate individual to join our small, hardworking team. This is a role where you will spend your time directly caring for our animals and helping them find their forever homes through public outreach and administrative support. The Role This is a physically active, hands-on position. You will be the primary caregiver for our residents and the face of our shelter for potential adopters.

Key Responsibilities:

Animal Care:

Feeding, cleaning kennels, and providing daily enrichment for dogs and cats.

Medical Support:

Administering vaccinations and medications (training provided).

Adoptions:

Engaging with the public, introducing pets to families, and educating potential owners on specific care requirements.

What We Are Looking For Passion:

A genuine love for animals and a commitment to a "no-kill" philosophy.

Resilience:

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and maintain a fast pace.

Communication:

Excellent "people skills" to handle both excited adopters and difficult conversations with grace.

Requirements:

A clean driving record and a high level of reliability.

Schedule & Location Hours:

Tuesday to Saturday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

Note:

Saturdays are a mandatory requirement for this position.

Location:

Lathrop, CA, on-site only. Why Join Us? We are a small, tight-knit crew dedicated to making a difference. We provide training for all medical and animal handling tasks. If you are looking for a job where you can see the direct impact of your work every single day, we want to hear from you!

Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): In 1-2 sentences, tell us about your experience handling or caring for animals (personal or professional). Are you consistently available to work every Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM This role requires lifting objects weighing 50 lbs or more on a regular basis and handling large, strong dogs. Are you able to perform this task?

Work Location:

In person