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MaricopaAnimal Care Lead
Salary$21 – $33/hr
Location1920 S Lewis St, Mesa 85210
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentAnimal Care and Control
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Two years of working or volunteer experience with domestic animals in an animal welfare organization, veterinary facility, humane society, or similar animal care facility
One year of in-person customer service work experience
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health insurance
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Wellness program
Posting Date
10/09/26
Application Deadline
10/11/26
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.00 - $27.00 hourly
Full Pay Range: $21.00 - $33.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Animal Care and Control
About the Position
Are you a passionate animal advocate with a desire to nurture and improve the lives of homeless animals? As one of the largest animal shelters in the nation, we need your support to make a difference!
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control is seeking a motivated and diligent Animal Care Lead to provide daily care and support for our shelter animals. You will provide leadership and guidance to our team of Animal Care Associates while advocating for the animals in our care and promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the people and animals of Maricopa County. This position requires the employee to work on campus, both indoors and outdoors, and be customer-facing for all hours worked.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our shelter and your community! Apply today!
About Us
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community, and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation’s largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelter, clinic, and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes.
Proud to Offer
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Work with a greater purpose
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Tuition reimbursement
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Exceptional work-life balance
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Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
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Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
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Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
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Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
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Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
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Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
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Two years of working or volunteer experience with domestic animals in an animal welfare organization, veterinary facility, humane society, or similar animal care facility
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One year of in-person customer service work experience
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High school diploma or GED
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A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis