Cat Kennel Technician

As our staff will tell you, the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County is a rewarding and special place to work. Each one of our staff, from the vet clinic staff and the kennel technicians to the adoption counselors and the business office staff, are pivotal in helping our residents make the transition from injured, abused, and forgotten to healthy, happy and ready for their forever home.Join our team at the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County! Since 1933, we’ve been dedicated to saving animal lives and improving human lives through animal companionship. If you’re passionate about cats and people, you’ll fi t right in.As a Cat Kennel Technician, you’ll work under the Cat Adoption Center Supervisor to provide daily care, cleaning, and feeding for cats. You’ll ensure their health and well-being, train and supervise volunteers, assist with adoptions, and provide excellent customer service.Under the leadership of the Canine Care Manager, a Kennel Technician provides daily care, cleaning, training and feeding to dogs at our facility. This position works to ensure the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of animals in our care and adheres to all safety and cleaning/handling policies to prevent the spread of disease. Dog Kennel Technicians are responsible for all daily care of HSMSC dogs, assisting and supporting volunteers in providing exercise and socialization of dogs, and assisting the adoption team in facilitating adoptions as requested.Want to get involved now? Check out our volunteer page!Love animals? Love people? The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County could be the perfect place for you! Suppose you are an enthusiastic “people person” who is organized and great at multitasking, eager to work with all types of passionate personalities with professionalism and empathy, and excited about supporting local animals and the people who love them. In that case, you should check out the job openings below!Check back for upcoming opportunities!The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County is an equal opportunity employer. It is a fundamental policy of HSMSC not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical, mental or visual disability, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any prohibited basis under applicable federal, state, or local law. HSMSC follows this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions will be based strictly on legally permissible criteria, generally consisting solely of an individual’s qualifications and abilities relating to the requirements of the position for which the individual is being considered. In addition, it is the policy of the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County to maintain a work environment free of discrimination by supervisors, co-workers, or others based on an employee’s race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partner status, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, union status, sexual orientation, atypical or hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law (“Protected Categories”). Thus, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that maintains a work environment free of discrimination. Any employee who believes he or she has been discriminated against should file a report with the Executive Director. All complaints of discrimination will be promptly investigated in as confidential a manner as possible, and corrective action will be taken where appropriate. Retaliation on the basis of employee complaints of discrimination is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.We encourage everyone in our community who has a passion for animal welfare to check out our volunteer opportunities! We welcome all 18 years and older to join us in our life-saving mission and provide you with orientation and training to ensure your time with us is successful, safe and enjoyable.Join us at Paw Prints Party presented by Bright Investments on Saturday, September 26 at 5 pm to celebrate our life-saving work and secure a love-filled future for animals in Memphis and Shelby County.Notifications

Provide daily care, cleaning, and feeding for cats and dogs to ensure their health and well-being. Assist with animal adoptions and supervise volunteers to support the facility's operations.

Candidates should be organized multitasking 'people persons' with a passion for animal welfare. Professionalism and empathy when dealing with diverse personalities are essential.

• Customer servicePreferred

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• Animal Care
• Cleaning
• Feeding
• Volunteer Supervision
• Customer Service
• Animal Socialization
• Multitasking
• Professionalism
• Empathy

• Social Services
• Customer Service & Support
• Healthcare

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level