Do you love working with people and animals?
Then a career with The Humane Society of Skagit Valley might be for you! Our mission is to provide a socially-conscious safe haven for animals in need. We are an open admissions facility committed to excellence in all our services. Work at HSSV can be emotionally, physically, and mentally challenging, but it’s also rewarding work that makes a real difference in the world!
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Check out our available positions below and if you think you have what it takes to make a difference in the life of an animal in need, why not apply today?
The Facilities Lead provides efficient operation of the facility and maintenance of shelter grounds and works with maintenance vendors assisting in functions in accordance with established policies and procedures, providing efficient leadership.
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Kennel attendants perform routine care as per established policies and procedures to ensure a healthy and humane environment for animals in our care. This work includes cleaning and maintaining animal housing areas and requires handling of animals to house, properly care for them, and to minimize their stress. The Attendant I position trains Kennel Attendant II & III staff and volunteers and supervises their day-to-day activities, offering guidance and correction when needed.
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Kennel attendants perform routine care as per established policies and procedures to ensure a healthy and humane environment for animals in our care. This work includes cleaning and maintaining animal housing areas and requires handling of animals to house, properly care for them, and to minimize their stress. The Attendant III position is part-time, but may be full-time during peak seasons and reports to Kennel Attendant I for day-to-day instruction and guidance.
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Kennel attendants perform routine care as per established policies and procedures to ensure a healthy and humane environment for animals in our care. This work includes cleaning and maintaining animal housing areas and requires handling of animals to house, properly care for them, and to minimize their stress. The Attendant III position is seasonal and reports to Kennel Attendant I for day-to-day instruction and guidance.
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Click here to complete an application and introduce yourself.
Our Values
- Commitment to Animal Advocacy: We employ best practices in the animal welfare industry and are always seeking to improve the quality of care for animals, educate the public on responsible & respectful pet ownership, and serve our community of pet owners in need.
- Respect: HSSV treats all persons with dignity in a non-judgmental manner. The general public, staff members, and volunteers are all viewed as partners in improving animal welfare and fulfilling the mission of HSSV.
- Compassion: We bring compassion to bear on every single interaction with humans and animals alike.
- Teamwork: The fight for animal advocacy is not one that can be won alone. Therefore we believe in the strength of teamwork to get the job done.
- Quality Care: All of our actions and decisions are based on providing the best medical and shelter care and services to the most animals in need. We respect the life of each individual animal while also focusing on the welfare of staff, volunteers, community, and the animal population as a whole.
- Stewardship: HSSV manages and allocates all of its resources to remain steadfast to our mission, to achieve the greatest good, and to ensure the future of our organization.