Animal Care Attendant

Job overview

The Animal Care Attendant role is onsite in Columbus, NC, and pays $14.50–$16 per hour. The position supports shelter animals and daily shelter operations at Foothills Humane Society, an organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need. The attendant provides daily care, monitors animal health and behavior, and maintains clean, sanitary spaces. Handling and socialization, intake and adoption support, and accurate records contribute to animal well-being and adoptability while helping the shelter serve its community.

What you'll do

• Feed and water shelter animals and clean enclosures
• monitor animal health and behavior and report concerns to veterinary staff
• maintain kennel, cat-room, and small-animal areas
• handle and socialize animals
• assist with intake, transfers, and adoption processes
• document records and care activities
• support volunteers and staff during operations and events
• assist with adoption meet-and-greets and animal training
• provide customer service to visitors and volunteers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal care attendant

full-time

columbus nc

foothills humane society

shelter animals

animal welfare

feeding and care

kennel cleaning

animal socialization

adoption support

animal records

weekend and holiday availability

$14.50–$16/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee discounts and paid time off.

Why this role

Shelter role supporting rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming; weekend and holiday work may be needed; previous animal-care, veterinary, or shelter experience preferred.

About the employer

Foothills Humane Society Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations. Sector: 81.