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Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation

Animal Rescue Care Center Technician

Pay: $29,640/yr

Posted: 07/10/2026

Location: Falls Church, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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What they do

An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$32,426 / year median in Virginia

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Job description: Animal Shelter Kennel Assistant (Part-Time)

Location:

Falls Churh (7 Corners)

Pay:

$14.00-$14.50/hour Do you love animals and aren't afraid of a little hard work? We're looking for a dependable, hard-working person to help keep our animal shelter clean, safe, and running smoothly for the animals in our care.

Job Duties:

Clean animal kennels and cages (dogs, cats, and other small animals) Sweep, mop, take out trash Wash dishes, do laundry Feed animals and assist with basic daily care Perform physically demanding tasks including standing, lifting, and moving throughout the day

Requirements:

Comfortable working around animals (especially dogs and cats) Able to lift up to 40 lbs and be on your feet most of the day Reliable, punctual, and responsible Willing to get dirty and work hard in a fast-paced environment Previous experience in animal care or cleaning is a plus but not required •

IDEAL IF YOU HAVE DOG PLAYGROUP EXPERIENCE

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Schedule:

Part-time position Must be available to work weekends and holidays (we're open every day to care for the animals) If you're passionate about animal welfare and ready to roll up your sleeves, we'd love to hear from you

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$14.00 - $14.50 per hour

Work Location:

In person