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Animal Care Technician

Dubuque Regional Humane Society

1 Positions

ID: 83288

Posted On 10/16/2025

Job Overview

Join Our Team as an Animal Care Technician!

**Location:** Dubuque Regional Humane Society (DRHS)

**Position Type:** Part-Time

Are you passionate about animals and eager to make a difference in their lives? The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Animal Care Technicians. No prior animal experience? No problem! We provide all the training you need.

Why Work With Us?

+ **Meaningful Impact:** Be a part of an organization that saves lives and promotes animal welfare.

+ **Team Spirit:** Collaborate with a group of like-minded, passionate individuals in a supportive and dynamic environment.

+ **Skill Development:** Learn and grow with hands-on training and experiences that will last a lifetime.

What You’ll Do:

+ Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and ensuring their comfort with fresh blankets and toys.

+ Maintain a clean and welcoming environment for animals, visitors, and staff.

+ Assist with essential janitorial duties like laundry, dishes, and facility cleaning.

+ Observe animal behavior and report any concerns to the Director of Operations.

+ Interact with customers, volunteers, and visitors to share the DRHS mission and policies.

What We’re Looking For:

+ A steadfast belief in the mission and values of DRHS.

+ Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and handle physically demanding tasks.

+ A compassionate, team-oriented, and positive attitude.

Working Environment:

You’ll work hands-on with animals in a lively environment that includes exposure to odors, noise, and the occasional scratch or bite. Your dedication ensures our animals are cared for and loved.

**Ready to Make a Difference?** Take the next step in your career and join us at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society. Your passion can transform lives—human and animal alike!

Primary Contact

1705074803262

Mariah Wallace

Bookkeeper & HR Administrator,

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Job Details

Categories

Animal Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Part Time

Pay/Salary

13.50

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Company ID

42553

Job REQ #

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20251016

End Date

20251116

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About the Company

The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is committed to building bonds between people and animals through adoptions, community outreach, humane education and cruelty prevention. Operating as a 501(c)3 non-profit, open admission, no-kill shelter, the DRHS provides critical medical and behavioral interventions, and compassionate care for more than 2,800 animals annually that are lost, abandoned, rehomed by guardians or rescued from neglect.

Our mission: the DRHS protects and promotes the well-being of all animals by fostering respect for their inherent dignity.

Our vision: The DRHS envisions a community where every pet has a permanent and loving home, companion animals are spayed or neutered and all animals are treated with respect and compassion.