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Animal Care Worker (Part-Time, Growth Potential)
We are seeking a dependable, compassionate Animal Care Worker to join our shelter team. This role starts part-time (15–20 hours/week) with the potential to grow into a near full-time position for the right person.
This is not an easy job—but it is meaningful, hands-on, and lifesaving.
Schedule & Availability
- Shelter is open 365 days a year
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Shifts include:
- Morning: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Evening: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Must be available for at least every other weekend
- Greater availability = stronger consideration
Pay
- Starts at minimum wage
- $1 Raise after 90 days
- Additional $1 raise after 1 year
- Opportunities for increased hours and responsibility over time (to include working Open Hour Shifts from 2-6pm on M, T, Th & F, and 11-4pm on Sat)
Responsibilities
- Daily cleaning and sanitizing of kennels, cages, and common areas
- Feeding, watering, and monitoring cats and dogs
- Handling dogs of all sizes, including large, strong dogs & possibly feral cats
- Basic animal observation and reporting health or behavior concerns
- Enrichment, comfort, and care for stressed animals
- Passing medications and giving vaccinations
- Transporting animals to and from veterinary appointments
- Supporting adoption operations and general shelter needs
Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- Comfortable handling both cats and dogs
- Physically able to lift, restrain, and manage large dogs
- Valid driver’s license (required for animal transport)
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Comfortable working in:
- Loud environments
- Strong odors
- Emotionally difficult situations
- Reliable, punctual, and able to follow protocols
Ideal Candidate
- Has animal care, shelter, kennel, vet, or farm experience (preferred, not required)
- Calm under pressure
- Shows up—consistently
- Understands this is care work first, cuddles second
Our Application is Here.
Board of Directors, Members & Officers
Please try to contact the Shelter Manager, Barb Turck via the above email first, or call the shelter at 315-376-8349. Please use the below contacts only if necessary. Please try to remember all of our board/officers are volunteers! Thank you.
President
Cheryl Steiner
315-523-0526
Vice President
Miranda Rys
315-939-4717
Secretary
Robin Waite
315-775-4963
robinfwaite99@gmail.com
Treasurer
Kelsey Blackwell
315-486-7812
kelsey@blackwellbookkeeping.biz
Legal
Edgar S. K. Merrell 3rd
315-376-8214
Jay Steiner
Ron Mizzi
Joan Mizzi
Sue Matuszczak
Jamie Aloi
Jan Cook
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Shelter Manager: Barb Turck
Phone: 315-376-8349
Mailing Address:
Lewis County Humane Society
P.O. Box 682
Lowville, NY 13367
Physical Address:
6390 Pine Grove Road
Glenfield NY, 13343
Hours:
Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri: 2pm-6pm
Saturday: 11am-4pm
Sunday, Wednesday: Closed
Other hours by appointment only
