Summary:
Are you detail-oriented, passionate about animal welfare, and energized by a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment? If so, the position of Kennel Attendant (KA) at the ASPCA may be for you. As an integral member of the LA Feline Programs team, the Kennel Attendant supports a program that provides care for approximately 1,500 kittens and cats annually.
Who We Are
In collaboration with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control, the ASPCA LA Feline Programs provides temporary care and adoption opportunities for at-risk feline populations that might not find positive outcomes in a shelter environment. These populations include:
Orphaned neonates under 4 weeks old
Underage, orphaned kittens aged 4-8 weeks (our primary population)
Queens in need of a stress-free environment to raise their young
Juvenile and adult cats needing extra support finding adoption opportunities while recovering from illness or after extended stays in a shelter environment
What You’ll Do
The Kennel Attendant provides attentive hands-on care for all cats and kittens during their stay at the ASPCA Way Station until they are transferred to adoption partners or other foster homes. Primary responsibilities include daily feeding, cleaning, litter box maintenance, laundry, enrichment, and daily health and behavior monitoring. The Kennel Attendant will also be responsible for deep cleaning kennels and shared spaces, as well as inventory and supply restocking weekly.
Where and When You’ll Work
This position is an on-site role and reports to the ASPCA Way Station in Burbank, CA.
ASPCA Way Station operations will be moving to a new location in 2026. This position will then report to the ASPCA Way Station in Carson, CA in early summer 2026.
This position is a seasonal position from March through November. The schedule is four days a week Tuesday – Friday.
Schedules are subject to change as needed by the ASPCA
What You’ll Get
Compensation
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary range for this role is set forth below and may be modified in the future.
Benefits
At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.
Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, and company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Animal Care and Welfare
Provide attentive and compassionate care for all kittens and cats at the Way Station including daily feeding, spot cleaning, and litter box maintenance
Provide behavior enrichment and daily health and behavior monitoring for all kittens and cats at the Way Station following ASPCA protocols
Set up Way Station kennels for felines
Move felines from Way Station kennels to surgery appointments in the morning and move back to Way Station kennels in the afternoon
Receive and send out felines utilizing rideshare and ASPCA drivers
Other duties as assigned
Way Station Support
Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, foster supplies and facility spaces while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment and sanitation protocols
Wash, dry and fold all laundry for the Way Station
Monitor supply levels, perform inventory checks and restock supplies as needed
Work in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and requirements
Engage in regular effective feedback conversations, career conversations, annual performance evaluations and ongoing check-in conversations with your manager
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Shows drive and passion for getting things done
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Adapts willingly to new ways of working, relationships or responsibilities
Proficiency in basic animal care, low-stress handling, and disease recognition, including familiarity with veterinary hospital protocols and procedures, is preferred
Able to lift up to 30 pounds and perform tasks requiring walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching throughout an 8-hour workday
Ability to vigorously, quickly and thoroughly clean animal spaces, including pushing, pulling and using cleaning tools such as a broom and mop
Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies
Language
Education and Work Experience
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Experience
At least 1 year of personal, volunteer or professional experience handling cats is preferred
At least 1 year of experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter is preferred
Qualifications:
See above for qualifications details.
Language:
English (Required)
Education and Work Experience:
High School Diploma (Required)
Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.
The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.
The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.
At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.
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