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Animal Transport & Housekeeping Associate
Pet Helpers Adoption and Clinic —Charleston, SC
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Flexible schedule
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- From $23 an hour
- 8 hour shift
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- Warehouse
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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NexGen Containers & Shelters —Summerville, SC
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- Full-time
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Relief Veterinarian
Dorchester Paws —Summerville, SC
- $90 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Surgery
- In-person
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Animal Transport & Housekeeping Associate

Pet Helpers Adoption and Clinic
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Job Details

Part-time
$15 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Driving experience on interstate highways
Companion animal handling
Customer service
Lifting
Driver's License
Attention to detail
Dog handling
Animal handling
Delivery driving
Organizational skills
Cleaning
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Animal Transport & Housekeeping Associate (Part-Time)

Pet Helpers – Charleston, SC
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Schedule: Part-Time, approximately 15–20 hours per week | Varied Schedule

Join Our Animal Welfare Team!

Pet Helpers, a nonprofit no-kill animal shelter serving the Charleston community, is seeking a dependable and compassionate Animal Transport & Housekeeping Associate to help keep our shelter running smoothly. This position combines animal transportation, housekeeping, facility support, and general shelter operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working around animals, staying active, and helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe shelter environment.

On-call availability is strongly preferred for occasional veterinary transports and other time-sensitive shelter needs.

Position Summary

The Animal Transport & Housekeeping Associate is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the shelter while safely transporting cats and dogs to veterinary appointments, foster homes, partner organizations, and other approved destinations.

The employee will operate a Pet Helpers-provided shelter van for all approved animal transportation. This position reports directly to the Shelter Manager.

Essential Job Duties

Animal Transportation

Safely transport cats and dogs to veterinary appointments and other approved locations using the Pet Helpers van.
Load and unload animals using appropriate safety procedures and equipment.
Handle animals of all sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments with confidence and compassion.
Ensure animals are safely secured during transportation.
Clean and maintain the Pet Helpers transport van, carriers, and crates.
Communicate professionally with veterinary clinics, foster families, and partner organizations.
Maintain flexibility to respond to occasional on-call transport needs, when available.

Housekeeping & Facility Support

Wash, dry, fold, and organize shelter laundry.
Keep laundry rooms, storage areas, and supply rooms clean and organized.
Sort, organize, and store donated supplies.
Restock food, cleaning products, medical supplies, and other inventory throughout the shelter.
Clean and sanitize offices, break rooms, restrooms, hallways, and common areas.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, empty trash, and maintain floors throughout the facility.
Assist with general building organization and light facility maintenance.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for animals, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Perform additional housekeeping and operational support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Comfortable handling both cats and dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Able to bend, squat, reach, push, pull, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
Willingness to work a varied schedule and respond to occasional on-call needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced animal shelter environment.

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following is helpful but not required:

Animal shelter
Animal care
Kennel technician
Veterinary assistant
Dog daycare or boarding
Housekeeping
Janitorial or custodial work
Facility maintenance
Warehouse or inventory organization
Animal transportation

We are happy to train the right candidate who has a strong work ethic and a passion for animal welfare.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All candidates must successfully complete the following requirements before beginning employment:

Successful criminal background check
Successful pre-employment drug screening
Verification of a clean driving record
Verification of a valid driver's license

Candidates will not be permitted to begin work until all required pre-employment screening has been successfully completed.

Why Work at Pet Helpers?

For more than 45 years, Pet Helpers has been committed to saving the lives of homeless dogs and cats throughout the Lowcountry. Every member of our team plays an important role in providing compassionate care while helping animals find loving forever homes.

If you enjoy staying active, keeping things organized, working with animals, and making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 15–20 hours per week
Schedule: Varied schedule; on-call availability preferred
Work Location: In person
License/Certification: Valid Driver's License (Required)

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

Are you able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening?
Are you able to successfully pass a background check?

License/Certification:

Drivers License with clean record (Required)

Work Location: In person

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