Animal Shelter Technician

Animal Shelter Technician

Salary

$19.77 Hourly

Location

Animal Shelter 740 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

2610-430-1158 REF

Department

Animal Shelter

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Responsibilities

Join our team as a Part-Time Animal Shelter Technician at the Kent County Animal Shelter. Youll play an important role in keeping shelter animals healthy, comfortable, and ready to find their future families.

If you're passionate about animal welfare, enjoy working with people, and are comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What Youll Do

No two days at the shelter are exactly alike. Your day may include:

Care for Our Animals

• Provide daily care for shelter animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and enrichment.
• Safely handle animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and behaviors.
• Conduct basic observations and limited examinations, to help monitor animal health and well-being.

Support Adopters and the Community

• Respond to client questions and provide friendly, helpful customer service.
• Assist with adoption related activities, paperwork, and other administrative tasks.
• Maintain accurate animal and client records using shelter databases and other computer applications.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and members of the public from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Maintain a Clean, Safe Shelter

• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, equipment, and surrounding areas.
• Follow established sanitation, animal-handling, safety, and shelter protocols.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for animals, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Be Part of the Team

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Apply established practices and protocols consistently.
• Adapt to a dynamic environment where animal needs and daily priorities can change quickly.

Schedule

Part-time: 20 plus hours per week.

A set rotating two week schedule that includes some weekends and weekdays.

What We Offer

• Consistent schedule you can plan around.
• Competitive pay with opportunities for regular, structured pay increases.
• Paid vacation and holiday pay.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in the care and feeding of animals. Care of personally owned animals at home does not meet the one-year minimum requirement.
• One year of successful clerical experience.
• Considerable knowledge of animal handling and the ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes, temperaments, and behaviors, including animals that may be fearful, stressed, or aggressive.
• Ability to lift and carry animals and supplies weighing up to approximately 60 pounds, including heavy or awkward loads.
• Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to positively interact with customers from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Bilingual ability preferred.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful difference every day by helping animals receive the care, attention, and support they need while they wait for their forever homes.

You'll join a team that valuescompassion, dedication, teamwork, and a commitment to the well-being of animals and our community.

Want to learn more about what makes Kent County a great place to work? Hear directly from our employees about why they've made Kent County their employer of choice.

• Notices will come via email. Please monitor the email address indicated on your application for updates*
• This position is referral bonus eligible*

WHY WORK AT KENT COUNTY?

Invest In Your Future

You can build a secure, lasting career here with benefits that support you and your family.

Make a Difference

Be a part of something meaningful and witness the direct impact of what you do.

Be Part of a Team

Teamwork allows us to achieve together what none of us could do alone.

Lead with Integrity

Be part of a workplace that values honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing.

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Are you interested in part-time or full-time work?

• Part-time
• Full-time

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If not evident on your application, briefly describe your minimum of one plus year(s) experience in animal care/handling. Do not include care of personally owned animals at home

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Are there any days or times you are regularly unavailable due to school, another job, or other commitments? If so, please provide the days and times below.

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Employer Kent County

Address 300 Monroe Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503

Phone 616-632-7440

1-800-386-4484

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kentcountymi/default.cfm