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Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is seeking a dedicated Shelter Associate to provide care and support for shelter dogs. Ideal candidates should have experience working with animals and be flexible with their work hours, including weekends and holidays.
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Job Summary
As one of the largest animal shelters in the Nation, we need your support to make a difference by providing a clean and caring kennel environment for the dogs in our care.
This position offers tuition reimbursement, exceptional work-life balance, low-cost healthcare, child care benefits, paid leave, and enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System with employer match from Day 1.
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is seeking a dedicated Shelter Associate to provide care and support for shelter dogs. Ideal candidates should have experience working with animals and be flexible with their work hours, including weekends and holidays.
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Salary
Base: $18.50 - $24.50 hourly anticipated hiring range; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, healthcare, retirement plan with employer match
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
animal care and kennel maintenance
low stress handling and Fear Free methods
customer-facing animal adoption support
daily shelter welfare rounds
animal record updating and data entry
flexible shift availability including weekends
working in animal shelter environment
Nice-to-have
bilingual Spanish and English skills
Fear Free Certification
in-person customer service experience
passionate animal advocate
commitment to animal welfare
opportunities for growth and development
Key Requirements
six months experience working with animals
high school diploma or GED
flexibility to work all shifts including weekends and holidays
completion of department-required animal handling training within 30 days
must pass pre-employment background and drug testing