Top 44 Animal shelter Jobs in New Jersey

Part-Time Dog Kennel Attendant (Year Round Position)
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc —Oakland, NJ
- From $16.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Animal Control Officer
Associated Humane Societies —Vineland, NJ
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Driver's License
- Older adults
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Animal Control Officer
Associated Humane Societies —Newark, NJ
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Driver's License
- Conflict management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cat Caretaker
Animal Alliance —Lambertville, NJ
- $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Driving
- In-person
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
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Animal Keeper
Associated Humane Societies —Forked River, NJ
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- US work authorization
- Older adults
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Feline Caregiver
Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center —Blackwood, NJ
- $16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Entry level
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New Jersey State Director
Humane World for Animals —New Jersey
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Opportunities for advancement
Pet Advocate
YWCA Union County —Elizabeth, NJ
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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12d
Petsmart Adoption Ambassador
Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center —Blackwood, NJ
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Driving
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
- Adoption assistance
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Veterinary Rehabilitation Assistant
Alpha Animal Rehabilitation and Fitness —West Caldwell, NJ
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Patient monitoring
- Customer service
- Sanitation
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Database & Donor Relations Coordinator
Animal Welfare Association (AWA) —Voorhees, NJ
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
Canine Caregiver
Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center —Blackwood, NJ
- $16 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Customer Care Partner
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center —Madison, NJ
- Up to $17.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Kennel Attendant
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center —Madison, NJ
- Up to $16.50 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Part-Time Adoption Counselor (Fridays & weekends only)
Animal Welfare Association —Voorhees, NJ
- $16 an hour
- Weekends only
- Sales
- Customer service
- Office
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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4d
Kennel Attendant
S A V E - A Friend to Homeless Animals —Skillman, NJ
- $15.92 - $18.00 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
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2d
Associate Veterinarian - Pet Clinic
Animal Welfare Association (AWA) —Voorhees, NJ
- Overtime
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Scheduler and Assistant
St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center —Madison, NJ
- $18.00 - $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
Client Care Specialist
Associated Humane Societies —Vineland, NJ
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
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11d
Manager, Animal Control Facility
Atlantic County, New Jersey —Pleasantville, NJ
- $44,146 - $56,182 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- English
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Part-Time Dog Kennel Attendant (Year Round Position)

Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc
Oakland, NJ

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
From $16.50 an hour

Benefits

401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Animal health monitoring
Companion animal handling
Pet care sanitation protocols
Pet care experience in outdoor settings
Laundry services
Pet health monitoring
In-person customer service
Animal behavior
Animal enclosure cleaning
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Animal feeding
Animal disease control
Driver's License
Hazard identification and correction
Safe environment creation
Pet feeding
Communication with pet owners
Stocking
Animal training
Dishwasher
Animal enrichment activities
Pet care facility disinfecting

Full Job Description

Job Description- Dog Kennel attendant

The Dog Kennel Attendant position requires a candidate to not only have strong animal handling and people skills, but also an exceptional work ethic in a fast paced work environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with people and animals alike to promote adoptions. This position requires someone who is reliable, on time, physically fit, and enjoys multitasking and staying active. This is a part-time position with a recurring year round schedule. We are looking to add a long term staff member to our dedicated team.

Candidates must have the ability to:

-Cultivate positive customer, volunteer and coworker relations through professional, courteous, and educational interactions.

-Practice and encourage the humane treatment of animals.

-Work cooperatively with all volunteers and staff members, recognizing the talent and commitment they bring to the organization.

-Work alongside the front office staff during adoption hours to showcase our adoptable dogs to adopters and donors

-Provide adequate food and water to shelter animals daily.

-Walk dogs multiple times per day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.

-Keep kennel and outside areas sanitized throughout the day.

-Monitor animals and immediately report health or behavior abnormalities to management staff.

-Participate in stress and disease reduction efforts through purposeful and compassionate handling and placement of animals in the shelter environment.

-Perform animal bathing as needed

-Assist with transportation, training, and adoptions as requested by managers.

-Follow established disease control protocols to daily clean, disinfect, and maintain shelter, kennels, cages, and general areas.

-Operate laundry and dish-washing equipment.

-Maintain shelter in an organized manner and keep supplies stocked.

-Maintain equipment in working condition, report equipment and supply needs to supervisor.

-Ensure a safe work environment, following all safety guidelines, and modeling safe work practice.

-Take immediate action to address any safety concerns that could put a staff member, volunteer, customer, animal, or the organization at risk. Work is performed in a kennel/shelter setting as well as outdoors.

Work Environment:

RBARI is a smoke and e-cigarette free workplace
Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing stairs, walking and, standing on feet 8-10 hours per day while performing job functions.
Exposure to disinfectant solutions when cleaning. Exposure to various weather conditions when working outdoors. Exposure to unpleasant odors and noises. Exposure to bites, scratches, and animal wastes. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations. Consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alterations available. Available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.

Highly motivated, out-going, polite, and professional manner.

Team player, able to work in a fast-pace environment and multi-task.

Compassion for animals, comfortable working in the shelter environment and willing to accommodate animals in the workplace.

Reliable and punctual

Job Location:

Oakland, NJ 07436

Required education:

High school or equivalent

Age requirement: 18 years and older

Preferred experience:

Professional experience working or volunteering with dogs - minimum 1 year

Required experience:

Personal experience walking and/or caring for dogs of different breeds and sizes
Comfortable working around dogs of varrying behaviors and needs

Required license or certification:

Clean Drivers license
Must be able to pass a drug and/or background check

Work Remotely

Pay: Position starts at $16.50 an hour. Compensation increases reviewed based on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 28.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee assistance program
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Please share your experience with dogs (in addition to any dog behaviors and sizes that you have been exposed to) and why are you interested in working at RBARI:

Work Location: In person

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