Dog care team- Weekends only

Animal Care – Dog Team

Reports to: Kennel Lead / Animal Care Supervisor 
Compensation: $15.00 per hour
Classification: Part-time, non-exempt

Position Summary

The Animal Care – Dog Team provides daily hands-on care for the dogs at Animal Friends Humane Society. This entry-level role focuses on cleaning, feeding, walking, and monitoring dogs to ensure a safe and healthy kennel environment. Team members also help support enrichment and behavior goals set by the behavior staff, contributing to every dog’s journey from intake to adoption. Training is provided for all core responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, play areas, and common spaces

Provide daily feeding, watering, and laundry/dish cleaning duties

Safely walk, exercise, and handle dogs of all sizes and energy levels

Monitor animal health and behavior, promptly reporting changes or concerns

Follow enrichment and training plans established by the behavior team

Restrain dogs for medical procedures or handling as instructed

Maintain accurate records and follow shelter sanitation and disease-control protocols

Assist with intake and adoption preparation tasks as directed

Model safe handling for volunteers and provide support when needed

Interact with adopters and visitors in a professional, welcoming manner

Day in the Life

A typical day as a Dog Team member begins with cleaning and disinfecting kennels to provide each dog a safe, comfortable environment. Throughout the day you’ll prepare meals, walk and exercise dogs of all sizes, and complete laundry and dishes to keep supplies ready. You’ll also observe dogs for any changes in health or behavior and help carry out enrichment or training steps set by the behavior team. The role requires physical work, attention to detail, and a passion for ensuring every dog receives consistent, compassionate care.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Prior animal handling, kennel, or shelter experience preferred but not required

Training provided for all core responsibilities

Dependable, compassionate, and able to work in a team environment

Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs and handle dogs of all sizes

Strong work ethic and comfort with repetitive physical tasks (cleaning, walking, feeding)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work performed in a kennel environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, loud noises, and zoonotic diseases (illnesses that can spread from animals to humans)

Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and standing for extended periods of time

Work involves exposure to all weather conditions when walking dogs

Emotional resilience required when working with shelter animals and outcomes

Schedule

Part-time position, 16 hours per week.
Shifts are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday.
Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Animal Friends Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.