Top 158 Animal 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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Overnight and Daytime Pet Sitting Specialist
My Pet Friends —Emigsville, PA
- $13 - $23 a year
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Pet Bather
PetSmart —York, PA
- $13.07 - $19.27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Animal Care Specialist
Petco —York, PA
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Animal Care Attendant - Dog Boarding
Playful Pups Retreat —Elizabethtown, PA
- $13 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Dog License Specialist
County Of York —York, PA
- $14.86 - $17.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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Veterinary Student Summer Job
Dover Area Animal Hospital —Dover, PA
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Entry level
Kennel Technician
Mason Dixon K9 —Manchester, MD
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
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Part-time Animal Caretaker - Comparative Medicine
Penn State University —Hershey, PA
- Part-time
- Background check
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Part Time Animal Care Taker - Comparative Medicine
Penn State University —Hershey, PA
- Part-time
- Background check
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals —Hanover, PA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Vet Tech Assistant
Winding Hill Veterinary Clinic —Mechanicsburg, PA
- Full-time
- Clinic experience
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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Vet Assistant
Paws in Motion —Harrisburg, PA
- $15.15 - $15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Rehabilitation center
- Communication skills
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Digital Marketing Specialist (Wildlife Conservation Education Specialist)
Commonwealth of PA —Harrisburg, PA
- $60,538 - $92,010 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Dog Groomer
Suds N Biscuits Pet Spa —Dover, PA
- $23 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Leader Heights Animal Hospital —York, PA
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Operating room
- Entry level
- Travel reimbursement
Veterinary Technician
Dover Area Animal Hospital —Dover, PA
- Part-time
- Vital signs
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Veterinary Assistant
Timberview Veterinary Hospital —Dillsburg, PA
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Cleaning
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Experienced Dog Groomer
Morgan's Paws Pet Care Center —York, PA
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Pet Trainer
PetSmart —York, PA
- $13.07 - $19.27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement

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Shelter Animal Care Technician (ACT) Part-Time

York County SPCA -
York, PA

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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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