Animal Care Technician (ACT) - Part Time

Join Our Lifesaving Team as an Animal Care Technician (Part-Time, 30 Hours/Week)

We are hiring for 2 Animal Care Technicians for the following days:

Monday, Friday, and Saturday

Monday, Thursday, and Sunday

Shifts are 7am - 5:30pm daily.

Location: York County SPCA, York, PA
Pay Range: $14/hour 

Are you passionate about animals? Love variety? Looking for meaningful, hands-on work? 
At the York County SPCA, we’re searching for caring, dependable individuals to help us provide top-notch care to dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals. Whether you're gaining experience, changing careers, or looking for part-time work with purpose, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of animals in need.

🐾 Who We Are

The York County SPCA is a nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of animals. We help thousands of animals each year through sheltering, adoptions, cruelty investigations, medical care, and public education. Our team is united by a deep love of animals and a shared belief in our values:

Compassion – We believe in the goodness of people and pets.

Integrity – We do what’s right, even when it’s hard.

Resilience – We adapt and stay strong in the face of challenge.

Collaboration – We work together to save more lives.

Lifesaving – Every life is worth saving.

Excellence – We aim high and hold ourselves accountable.

✨ What You’ll Do

As an Animal Care Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our animals healthy, safe, and happy. No two days are the same — and you'll get to work with a variety of species!

Your day might include:

Feeding, walking, and caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and more

Cleaning and disinfecting kennels and enclosures

Helping animals feel safe, loved, and enriched with toys, playtime, and socialization

Assisting with basic medical care, such as giving medications 

Noticing and reporting changes in behavior or health

Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming shelter space

💡 What We’re Looking For

Required:

A strong work ethic and love for animals

Willingness to work with all species and pitch in wherever needed

Flexible, friendly, and dependable

Preferred:

Prior experience working with or handling animals

Comfort using computer systems to track information

Ideal Candidates Will Be:

Flexible, reliable, and comfortable working weekends, and a few holidays per year (an early morning or afternoon shift)

Organized and detail-oriented

Calm under pressure and good at multitasking

Positive, team-oriented, and respectful

Physically capable of lifting 40 lbs and walking strong dogs

💵 Pay & Perks

Consistent part-time schedule (30 hours/week). Once your hours are established, our schedule remains consistent. 

Daytime hours of 7am - 5:30pm (10 hour shifts with a 1/2 hour break)

Paid biweekly, direct deposit required

Adoption discounts after 6 months of continuous employment. 

Working with animals! 

⚠️ Working Conditions

Exposure to animals of all kinds (and their messes)

Potential for bites, scratches, noise, and cleaning chemicals

Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and restrain animals throughout your shift

❤️ Why You’ll Love It Here

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven team that’s changing lives every day. Whether it’s comforting a frightened kitten, walking a goofy dog, or seeing an animal go home with a loving family, you’ll end each day knowing you made a difference.

Ready to join us?
Apply today and help us provide love, care, and second chances to animals across Y