As Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal shelter, we are committed to protecting animals and addressing the growing demand for animal control facility space. Our mission has taken a giant leap forward with the opening of our cutting-edge New Animal Services location! This 21,850-sf facility represents a significant upgrade, designed to meet Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) guidelines and regulations, and it boasts sustainability features aligned with the city’s electrification goals, including a pursuit of LEED Gold certification.

　　We are currently seeking both Full and Part-Time Animal Care technicians to join our team at the Main campus (5452 NE 22nd St., Des Moines, IA 50313). In this role, you will be the face and/or voice for our furry friends and also the one who keeps their space nice and clean! You will play a key role in providing appropriate care, cleaning, safety, and enrichment to our animals. You will be joining a team that works together to create change and provides a meaningful impact every day for the animals and our community.

　　Here's what we ask of you to take our Animal Care team to the next level.

　　Animal care and customer service experience (preferred)

　　Ability to function in a fast-paced environment

　　Strong communication skills and openness to change

　　Team player and self-starter

　　Supportive and embracive to a culture of acceptance, open communication, and a positive work environment.

　　Benefits Full Time:

　　Paid time off

　　7 paid holidays

　　Health, Dental, & Vision

　　Disability Insurance - Short and long-term disability

　　Life & AD&D Insurance

　　Accident & Critical Illness

　　HSA/FSA

　　Retirement: 401(k) & ROTH plan

　　Along with traditional benefits, the ARL employees also receive a variety of other benefits within our organization and outside our organization; these benefits include:

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

　　Discounted Pet Food

　　Discounted Pet Insurance

　　20% off Animal House purchases (retail shop)

　　25% off 4-week training classes for your pets

　　Employee Veterinary Assistance Program

　　Free yearly vaccinations

　　Microchips at cost

　　Heartworm screening -$5 per pet

　　Annual Heartworm preventative at cost

　　Other services upon request