Overview
Animal Care Technician Jobs in Novato, CA at Marin Humane Society
We are looking for an Animal Care Technician who is ready to make a difference every day. In this hands-on role, you’ll provide exceptional care for shelter animals, create positive experiences that help them thrive, and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Working alongside a dedicated team, you’ll help change lives and advance Marin Humane’s mission. This is a part-time, non-exempt opportunity offering up to 32 hours per week.
Why Join Us?
At Marin Humane, we don’t just offer a job; we offer a community. Our team is defined by a dedication to animals and a collaborative spirit that ensures no one works in a silo. We practice courage with compassion, tackling difficult challenges with empathy and resilience. We are lifelong students who value a pursuit of learning, and we believe our mission is strongest when we are celebrating differences and welcoming diverse perspectives. When you join our team you are safeguarding a community where animals heal, people connect and compassion comes to life.
What You’ll Do
As an Animal Care Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in helping animals thrive while supporting the people who care about them.
Purpose Driven Care: Provide daily care, enrichment, and gentle handling that helps shelter animals thrive.
Clean & Safe Environments: Maintain clean, comfortable, and welcoming living spaces for animals in our care.
Health & Wellness Support: Assist with animal intake, vaccinations, and ongoing health monitoring.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Veterinary Clinic, Adoption, Foster, and Behavior & Training teams to create positive outcomes for animals.
Community Engagement: Support volunteers and deliver exceptional service to visitors, adopters, and pet guardians.
Life-Changing Impact: Be part of a mission-driven team that makes a difference in the lives of animals every day.
What You Bring
Compassionate Care: Bring a genuine passion for animal welfare and a commitment to treating every animal with kindness and respect.
Animal Handling Expertise: Confidently work with a wide range of animal species & breeds.
Calm Under Pressure: Maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Team-First Mindset: Collaborate with colleagues and step in wherever needed to support animal care operations.
Flexible Availability: Be available for on-call shifts, weekends, holidays, and other scheduling needs.
Energetic Impact: Thrive in a hands-on environment where every day keeps you moving and making a difference.
Benefits
We provide a robust benefits package to support our staff’s health and long-term well-being.
Financial & Future Planning
403(b) Retirement Plan: Save for your future with our organizational plan.
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan: Pre-tax options for qualifying expenses.
Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax deductions for mass transit commuting.
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
Paid Time Off: Includes sick leave, 10 holidays plus 1 floating holiday, and vacation time.
Wellness Day: A day designed to help you rest and recharge or kick start a self-care practice.
Sabbatical Leave: We honor long-term commitment with sabbatical opportunities for eligible staff.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Professional support services for you and your household.
Ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them? Apply today!
Title: Animal Care Technician
Company: Marin Humane Society
Location: Novato, CA
Category:
