Animal Care & Facility Specialist — Dogs

Job overview

The Animal Care & Facility Specialist — Dogs role is onsite in New York, NY, with pay of $20 per hour. Second Chance Rescue’s posting focuses on the welfare, safety, and comfort of dogs in its facility. The specialist provides daily animal care, monitors health and recovery, maintains clean kennels and shared spaces, documents observations, and communicates concerns. The role also supports enrichment, safe animal-human interactions, and visitor information about adoptable animals.

What you'll do

• Provide food, water, enrichment, and exercise
• use low-stress handling and restrain animals when necessary
• administer prescribed medications and treatments under veterinary recommendations
• monitor and document animal health
• maintain kennel and facility cleanliness
• manage laundry and supplies
• report concerns
• welcome visitors and share adoption information
• communicate with leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal care

facility specialist

dogs

new york ny

second chance rescue

part-time

$20/hour

kennel operations

animal welfare

dog walking

medication support

facility cleaning

fear free shelter certification

flexible schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), flexible schedule, advancement opportunities, and training and development.

Why this role

The posting requires at least one year of hands-on animal experience and large-breed dog handling experience; Fear Free Shelter certification and a body-language course are mandatory within 30 days of hire.

About the employer

Second Chance Rescue Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.