SUMMARY

Join Our Team caring for the animals! Are you passionate about hands-on work that makes a real difference? We’re looking for dedicated individuals to support the daily care, health, and well-being of the animals in our shelter. As part of our Animal Care team, you’ll be on the front lines—cleaning kennels, feeding residents, monitoring behavior and health, and ensuring a safe, compassionate environment for every animal in our care.

This is a physically active role that requires attention to detail, empathy, and a commitment to high standards of animal welfare. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out in shelter work, if you care deeply and work hard, we want to hear from you.

This is a fast-paced, physically demanding position that involves a lot of cleaning, lifting, and time on your feet. We’re seeking team members who are detail-oriented, dependable, and ready to jump into meaningful, messy work every day.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week)
• Must be available to work weekends
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Comfortable working in a physically active, cleaning-intensive role

If you’re motivated by purpose and want to be part of a mission-driven team helping animals in need, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 – $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Please send resumes to lwilson@dorchesterpaws.org