Top 4 Kennel technician Jobs in York, Pa

Shelter Animal Care Technician (ACT) Part-Time
York County SPCA —York, PA
- $14 an hour
- Part-time
- 1 year
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Outdoor work
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Mason Dixon K9 —Manchester, MD
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
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Waggin Tails Pet Camp —Middletown, PA
- From $12 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
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Noahs Pet Hotel & Spa —Mechanicsburg, PA
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Shelter Animal Care Technician (ACT) Part-Time
York County SPCA —York, PA
Assists with adoption meet-and-greet appointments to support successful placements. Observes animals and promptly reports any signs of illness, injury, or…
$14 an hour
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Mason Dixon K9 —Manchester, MD
In this energetic role, you will ensure the health, safety, and comfort of our furry guests while supporting the daily operations of our pet care facility.
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Shelter Animal Care Technician (ACT) Part-Time

York County SPCA -
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Job Details

Part-time
$14 an hour

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Outdoor work experience
Dog handling

Full Job Description

Join Our Animal Care Team!

We’re hiring Part-Time Animal Caretakers to help provide compassionate care for the animals in our shelter every day. If you’re hardworking, dependable, and passionate about animal care, we’d love to meet you!

✨ Position Details:

3 days per week
10-hour shifts (30 hours weekly)
Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

This is a hands-on role where you’ll make a real difference in the lives of animals while working alongside a dedicated team that cares deeply about their wellbeing.

Come be part of something meaningful — the animals are counting on you!

Position Overview:

The Animal Care Technician (ACT) plays a critical role in caring for many of the animals at the York County SPCA. In addition to providing animal enrichment, the ACT is responsible for the general care and maintenance of shelter animals including walking, feeding, cleaning, disinfecting, grooming, vaccinating, and medicating shelter animals. ACTs become well acquainted with shelter animals and provide detailed animal descriptions to help facilitate adoptions. ACTs participate in animal enrichment, playgroups, and adoption meets. ACTs work with various species of animals, but most often care for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and rodents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

All Animal Care Technicians are responsible for:

Performs basic animal husbandry tasks including cleaning kennels and cages, feeding, walking, and general care for cats, dogs, small animals (e.g., rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, ferrets), and exotic animals.
Assists with adoption meet-and-greet appointments to support successful placements.
Bathes animals and administers oral and topical medications as directed.
Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary facility by completing laundry, restocking supplies, and following cleaning protocols.
Provides daily care to animals in medical quarantine, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.
Observes animals and promptly reports any signs of illness, injury, or behavioral issues to the supervisor.
Transitions animals from intake areas to the adoption floor as appropriate.
Restrains animals for medical treatments such as blood draws or vaccinations in a safe manner.
Provides socialization, exercise, and enrichment activities to enhance animal well-being.
Participates in dog playgroups to support behavioral health and adoptability.
Adds sick animals to the medical board as needed.
Assists with the intake and organization of donations as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission of the York County SPCA.

Education and Experience:

Required:

Personal animal handling experience with cats and dogs.

Preferred:

1-2 Years of professional or volunteer experience handling animals – cats, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance.
The ability to independently retain leash control of dogs up to 125 pounds.
The ability to work both inside and outside of the shelter.
The ability to bend, squat, and stand for extended periods of time.
The ability to independently handle and restrain small animals, cats, and dogs.
The ability to stand for a 10-hour shift.

Working Conditions and Expectations:

A minimum of four holiday shifts are required in a calendar year.
Some fundraising and event attendance may be required.

Comfortable with regular exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches, animal waste, and moderate noise levels.
Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases and cleaning chemicals.
Potential for exposure to dangerous and fractious animals.

The York County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (YCSPCA) is a charitable organization that provides long-term human and animal services to residents of York County through programs that find permanent, loving homes for stray and displaced animals. We work hard towards helping control the animal population growth rates, investigating and prosecuting animal cruelty offenders, and educating the public about animal wellness and safety.

York County SPCA employees believe and support our organizational values of Compassion, Integrity, Resilience, Collaboration, Lifesaving, and Excellence (CIRCLE).

Compassion – We believe in the inherent goodness of people and pets.

Integrity – trust is the cornerstone of our success and is earned through consistent displays of integrity.

Resilience – Resilience is the spring within us, always ready to bounce back, no matter how far we are pushed down.

Collaboration - Building bridges and creating partnerships allows us to save more lives.

Lifesaving – Saving lives is not just a duty but a noble and sacred endeavor.

Excellence – Excellence is not just a goal – it’s our DNA.

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