Seasonal Shelter Assistant

Job overview

The Seasonal Shelter Assistant role is an onsite position in San Mateo, California, with a stated compensation of $20–$21 per hour. The role supports the organization’s Veterinary Services team at an animal welfare organization. The assistant provides hands-on medical and humane care for sheltered animals and helps veterinarians and shelter staff maintain daily operations. The work supports animal well-being, health checks, treatment, and preparation for adoption.

What you'll do

• Conduct animal welfare rounds
• prepare lists of animals needing veterinary exams
• administer prescribed treatments
• perform pre-adoption health checks, including microchip scanning, ID banding, vaccination, deworming, and photography
• assist with examinations and clinic tasks
• support Lost and Found walkthroughs and paperwork
• kennel and return animals as needed
• check veterinary messages
• organize donations
• maintain clean and safe work areas
• perform general office duties
• may supervise volunteers assisting with treatments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

seasonal shelter assistant

san mateo ca

ltd global

animal welfare

veterinary services

shelter animal care

medical treatments

adoption health checks

weekend availability

holiday availability

$20–$21 per hour

full-time employment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Seasonal position described as four months in the body; requires a valid California driver’s license and availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

About the employer

LTD Global is hiring for this role. Industry: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. Sector: 81.