Sun Valley Animal Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter in Glendale, Arizona and we’re looking for outgoing people to be part of our team in our cat and dog department. The ideal candidate would have a passion for animals. Professional experience of dog/cat handling, knowledge of breeds, behavior and positive reinforcement training is preferred. Being bilingual is also a plus and much appreciated.

(THIS IS NOT A VETERINARY STAFF POSITION)

Please send your resume, cover letter, and application to contact@sunvalleypets.org

SVAS Job Application

Your daily schedule is from 7:30 am to 4 pm; You’ll be expected to be on your feet most of the day, to work rain or shine, to be proactive, self-motivated and understand that no two days are alike.

*Full time position* *Set schedule* *90 day probation period*

*$12.80/hr* *No health benefits*

Duties of an Animal Care Specialist:

• Ensure the safety and health of all of the shelter pets in our care
• Daily kennel cleaning –messes of all kinds, facility upkeep, some maintenance and yard clean up
• Pay close attention to detail while preparing meals, feeding, and administering medication
• Manage/assist dog/cat socializing groups – group sizes range from 5 to 15 shelter pets @ a time
• Some basic grooming – baths, brush out, ear/eye cleaning, nail trims.

Qualifications:

• A caring personality with love or general happiness around dogs/cats of all sizes
• Willing to get down and dirty – properly disinfecting/cleaning is a huge part of the job
• Excellent communication skills and can take direction, both verbal and written
• Works well as a team and independently, always a go-getter, likes to stay busy
• Excellent customer service skills – Adoptions and matchmaking to the right home is our main goal
• A desire to learn about dogs/cats and their behavior, helping them overcome and grow during their stay

• Able to lift 50lbs, constantly bend down and be on your feet for most of the day
• Ability to work weekends and holidays – shelter pets need to eat and deserve a clean living space
• Excellent attendance – the shelter pets and your team depend on you
• Are 18+ years old and MUST HAVE your own transportation that can reliably get to our facility on a daily basis. We are in an industrial area that has no bus routes close by.

Please include in your cover letter:

• Any scheduling restrictions you may have and why
• Any previous experience or current association with any other rescue groups (not required, ok if you don’t)