ASPCA·Weaverville, North Carolina
Provide daily care, cleaning, and enrichment for behaviorally compromised dogs at the Behavioral Rehabilitation Center. Monitor medical and behavioral health while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation goals.
For more than 150 years, the ASPCA has been on the frontlines to save, transform and protect the lives of millions of animals. We are looking for a Care & Enrichment Technician to provide high quality daily care to dogs at the Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, making a critical impact on the vulnerable animals who need us most.
The ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC), located in Weaverville, NC, is the first and only facility dedicated to the study and rehabilitation of extremely fearful, under socialized dogs, such as those confiscated from puppy mills and hoarding situations. The center focuses on two main goals: (1) the study and rehabilitation of dogs who suffer from behavioral problems that compromise their quality of life and prevent adoption, and (2) elevating shelter animal behavior programs across the country through the sharing of emerging best practices.
This key role at the BRC includes providing daily care, cleaning and enrichment for the animals in treatment at our facility in Asheville, NC. The goal of the Rehab Center is to provide behavioral interventions for dogs who are so behaviorally compromised that they suffer from a poor quality of life and cannot be placed in a home without rehabilitation. Critical to their success at the BRC is their ability to stay healthy while in the facility.
The Care and Enrichment Technicians (CETs), who comprise a team of 8 in total, work together to provide daily care and enrichment, perform low stress handling and husbandry, closely monitor and report signs of medical and behavioral change and keep all animal care areas stocked with supplies. The CETs also prepare and provide daily enrichment items to keep dogs engaged and reduce stress, facilitate playgroups, and assist the behavior staff as requested with specific parts of the interventions. One of the most critical functions of the CETs is to serve as part of a harmonious, united team of shelter operations, shelter medicine and animal behavior experts, all dedicated to collaborating with each other to provide balanced, holistic care.
When & Where You’ll Work
This position is based in Weaverville, near Asheville, NC, and will report to the BRC’s Senior Manager, Care and Enrichment. There will be no direct reports.
This role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings and holidays, as needed.
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.
The target hiring range for this role is $20.75-$22.19 hourly.
For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website [https://www.aspca.org/about-us/careers].
Responsibilities: will include, but are not limited to:
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Language: English (Required)
Education and Work Experience: High School Diploma (Required)
Requires a high school diploma or GED and professional or volunteer experience working with dogs. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 100 lbs with assistance and comfortable working in a shelter environment where euthanasia occurs.
Market context
Care & Enrichment Technician roles in North Carolina often draw interest from candidates with hands-on animal care experience, especially in shelter settings. Competition can be stronger for applicants who can show comfort with physically demanding work, direct dog handling, and the ability to work in an environment where euthanasia occurs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your lifting capacity and shelter experience before applying.
