Animal Care Associate (Intercampus Floater)
Company: San Diego Humane Society
Location: Escondido
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description San Diego Humane Society is hiring Animal Care
Associates to support our Escondido and Oceanside Animal Care
teams! How you’ll impact our mission: At San Diego Humane Society,
we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion . In this role,
you’ll have the unique opportunity to provide critical support for
our Escondido and Oceanside campuses, alternating between locations
based on staffing needs. As an Intercampus Floating Animal Care
Associate, you’ll help ensure consistent, high-quality care for
animals by providing coverage where it’s most needed. This role
delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the
SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them
by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing
personalized care and building connections. If you’re passionate
about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to
talk to you. What’s in it for you? At SDHS, we’re proud to be an
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place
where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense
of belonging . We support and invest in employees through conscious
delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core
Values. As an employee you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and paid
time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!) Comprehensive benefits
package, training and well-being programs 403(b) retirement plan
with 5% match after 1 year Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and
spay/neuter services …and so much more! What you’ll do: High school
graduate or equivalent required. One (1) year experience working
with animals in a shelter, kennel, vet clinic or volunteer
environment preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and be
approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal
vehicle for work purposes. Must be able to stand and walk for
extended periods of time and handle the physical and emotional
aspects of working in an animal shelter, including humane
euthanasia. While this position is not required to perform humane
euthanasia, you will care for animals who may be humanely
euthanized in accordance with the Asilomar Conditions . What we’re
looking for: High school graduate or equivalent required. One (1)
year experience working with animals in a shelter, kennel, vet
clinic or volunteer environment preferred. Working knowledge of
animal breeds, general care, and behavior related information
preferred. Location & Hours: This position will be based at either
the Escondido or Oceanside Campus, and will provide support to both
campuses based on staffing needs. This position works 40 hours a
week. Pay: Starting range is between $20.00 - $22.25 per hour. The
actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and
experience. The listed hiring range for this position depicts the
target range of pay rates for candidates. The maximum of the hiring
range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications
and relevant experience. Compensation for internal candidates may
increase beyond the listed range based on performance over time.
For all candidates, the actual starting pay rate is determined by a
variety of factors, including but not limited to your years of
related education and experience, internal pay equity, and position
location. To learn more about our benefits and perks, click here .
Career Growth through Job Levels: Animal Care offers three job
levels as you grow within your role. Growth is based on time worked
in your SDHS Animal Care role and meeting other training and
performance requirements – everyone can advance once they meet the
requirements! Advancing levels is recognized through a title change
and pay increase.
Keywords: San Diego Humane Society, Orange , Animal Care Associate (Intercampus Floater), Healthcare , Escondido, California
