Care & Enrichment Technician (Lake Carmel)

Summary:Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.Are you passionate about helping animals in need and eager to advance the field of animal welfare? Do you thrive in a dynamic, complex, highly collaborative environment? If so, the role of Care & Enrichment Technician at the ASPCAs new Recovery & Rehabilitation Center (R&R Center) in Pawling, NY might be right for you!The individual in this role is responsible for providing sheltering that is conducive to the behavioral and medical health of resident animals. Care & Enrichment Technicians ensure a safe, healthy, clean, and enriched environment, and assist in providing the mental and physical activities animals need to regain and maintain their wellbeing.Successful candidates for Care & Enrichment Technician are adaptive, resilient, collaborative, curious, and capable of prolonged physical activity. The person in this role must be comfortable working with dogs with significant behavioral and medical needs.Recovery & Rehabilitation Center Overview & Upcoming LaunchThe R&R Center in Pawling, NY, is a unique program dedicated to providing integrated sheltering, behavioral, and medical care for canine victims of cruelty. The R&R Center team works closely with ASPCA teams in New York City to help animals rescued in partnership with the NYPD.The target start date for this position is in October 2025.Responsibilities:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Functional Duties(85%)Maintain working knowledge of all Care & Enrichment daily protocolsMaintain working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, and keeps accurate records of compliance activitiesClean, sanitize, and prepare animal housing areas according to established protocolsPerform repeated daily checks of animal holding areas, spot cleaning, feeding, watering, and providing enrichment according to relevant protocolsCreate and maintain safe and comfortable enriched kennels for all dogsProvide enrichment activities according to the daily enrichment scheduleProvide food, water, and medication based on veterinary orders and behavior modification plansMonitor the eating, drinking, and elimination habits of every animalMonitor the population for signs of physical or mental decline, promptly reporting concerns through the appropriate channelsAssist in overseeing volunteers as they perform animal related tasks, providing coaching and encouragement; demonstrate respect and gratitude for volunteer supportAssist with handling and documentation during dog playgroupsAssist with the transport of dogs to and from emergency and specialty veterinarians, and between ASPCA facilities as neededAssist with the physical movement of animals into and out of the shelter using low-stress animal handling techniques and following applicable organizational policies and protocolsCollaborate with behavior and veterinary team members, working together to ensure open and ample communication, excellent care, and close monitoring of every animal in the shelterSend timely medical and behavior observation reports and actively engage within and across teams to implement interventionsAttend all required huddles throughout the day, reporting on progress, asking for or providing assistance as neededAttend and participate in training classes as scheduled by the Manager, Care and EnrichmentContinually support teammates, working together to stay on track in order to best serve the animalsKeep animal care and enrichment equipment and supplies organized, efficiently located, and in good repair, reporting missing, broken, or inadequate tools to managementMonitor the inventory and conditions of animal care and enrichment supplies, requesting additional supplies before stock is depletedBe willing to deploy locally or nationally as part of an ASPCA response when the opportunity arises and approved by the Manager, Care and Enrichment.Operational and Administrative Duties (15%)Maintain meticulous records for every animal in appropriate databasesAttend and meaningfully contribute to all relevant R&R Center and ASPCA meetingsAccurately track and report time worked, time off, and work-related expensesResponsibly steward R&R Center assetsCore ValuesExemplifies the ASPCAs Core Values:Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animalsDemonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomesBelieves in Team that we are stronger togetherSeeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possibleFocuses on Impact, specifically making change for animalsEducation and Work ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED requiredProfessional, academic or volunteer animal care experience with dogs is required6 months of professional or volunteer animal care experience with dogs is strongly preferredAnimal shelter experience with dogs strongly preferred; dog boarding or veterinary clinic experience with dogs preferredPrevious experience working in an animal shelter preferredFear Free Shelter Program certification (approximately 5 hours) required or completed within 60 days of hireQualificationsValid drivers license and ability to pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating safe drivingAbility and willingness to travel up to 10% of the timeAble to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidaysDependable and ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendanceFluent in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with shelter software systems or Salesforce a plusExcellent written and ora

Created: 2025-10-23