At the Humane Society for Hamilton County, caring for animals isn’t just a job – it’s our passion. The impact we make is life-changing for the animals in our care and the people who love them. If you’d like to spend your workdays with animals in our beautiful new state-of-the-art facility and make a difference, the Cattery Attendant position may be the perfect fit for you!

Our Cattery team provides daily care and enrichment to shelter cats while maintaining a clean, safe, and low-stress environment. This role works closely with the Cattery Manager to ensure every cat receives the highest standard of care, while serving as a resource to staff and volunteers to support positive animal handling, identify medical or behavioral concerns, and maintain our no-kill standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily walkthroughs of the cattery to check each cat for abnormal activity (vomiting, diarrhea, injuries, etc.) and report concerns immediately.
• Maintain accurate medical notes in binders and communicate urgent needs to supervisors or veterinarians.
• Feed and provide fresh water according to schedules and protocols.
• Clean and disinfect cages, litter boxes, food/water bowls, bedding, and play areas to maintain an odor-free, low-stress environment.
• Assist with administering medications and restraining cats when needed.
• Provide enrichment, behavior modification, and gentle handling to support cat well-being.
• Assist with cat showings to potential adopters, providing friendly and professional customer service.
• Support kennel staff with cat temperament testing.
• Safely move cats between carriers, cages, and play areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and function of HSHC equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Embrace our No-Kill Philosophy.
• Self-starter with initiative, problem-solving skills, and minimal supervision needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Friendly, positive, and able to motivate others.
• Schedule includes nights/weekends.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with animal-related sounds, smells, and allergens.

Benefits Package

• Eligible after 60 days: medical (Anthem), dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, FSA/HSA, identity theft protection.
• Generous PTO starting from day one.
• Pet benefits: at-cost vaccines, diagnostics, preventatives, prescriptions, and free select supplies.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.

How to Apply:

• Please apply at https://humane-society-for-hamilton-county.prismhr-hire.com/
• Our Human Resources Manager, Elizabeth Umbreit will review every candidate that applies to this position.