Animal Care Technician

Animal Care Technician

SPCA Westchester is looking for dependable, hardworking, and animal-loving people to join our Animal Care team!

If you enjoy staying active, take pride in keeping spaces clean and organized, and want to make a difference for animals every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. As an Animal Care Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the dogs and cats in our Rescue Center.

About the Role

Animal Care Technicians are responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitation of animal rooms, kennels, cages, and other areas throughout our Rescue Center. This is a hands-on, physically active position that plays an essential role in keeping our animals healthy and comfortable.

You’ll spend your shift cleaning animal spaces, sanitizing surfaces, removing waste, and helping maintain a tidy environment. You’ll work closely with the Animal Care team to ensure our cleaning standards are consistently met and that our animals have clean, comfortable spaces.

These are morning shifts, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Currently, we are looking for coverage Thursday-Sunday. When applying, please let us know which of those days you are available.

If you enjoy staying busy, working as part of a team, and knowing that your efforts directly support animal health and well-being, we encourage you to apply!

What You’ll Do

- Clean and sanitize dog kennels, cat cages, animal rooms, and other designated areas throughout the Rescue Center.

- Remove animal waste, soiled bedding, and debris, and replace bedding and other supplies as needed.

- Wash and disinfect floors, walls, surfaces, and equipment according to established cleaning procedures.

- Maintain clean and organized work areas, including cleaning supplies and equipment.

- Follow established sanitation, safety, and infection-control procedures to help protect the health of our animals and staff.

- Assist with basic animal handling as needed to safely clean and maintain animal spaces.

- Work collaboratively with the Animal Care team to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all animals.

- Pitch in wherever needed to support the daily cleaning and upkeep of the Rescue Center.

What Makes This Job Special

At SPCA Westchester, a clean environment is an essential part of providing outstanding care to the animals who depend on us. Your work will help keep our dogs and cats healthy, comfortable, and ready for their next chapter.

If you’re dependable, hardworking, detail-oriented, and looking for a meaningful way to make a difference for animals, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule & Availability

- Hours: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

- Shifts available: Thursday thru Sunday

- When applying: Please let us know which days of the week you are available to work.

We Also Need You to Be

- Dependable and able to report to your assigned shift on time.

- Able to lift 50 lbs or more, bend, reach, and remain on your feet throughout the shift.

- Comfortable working in an environment with animal odors, loud noises, and potential exposure to zoonotic diseases and cleaning products, while following appropriate safety procedures.

- Able to maintain reliable transportation, including during inclement weather.