What You'll Be Doing

4 Day Work Week Opportunity!

Wake County Animal Center has a career opportunity for you to be a super-hero to animals in need! As an Animal Welfare Technicians (AWTs) , you will work in a dynamic and encouraging environment and you will have the ability to make a positive impact in the lives of the animals and people of Wake County daily. This full-time position works a 4 day work week so you will get to enjoy an extra day off every week!

The Animal Welfare Technicians (AWTs) play a vital role in our organization and the lives of all the animals who enter the Wake County Animal Center. This team is responsible for performing all intake procedures (both medical and administrative), determining the pathway for all the animals at WCAC or in WCAC foster homes, and population management. The members of this team have excellent skills related to time management, attention to detail, and maintaining a high level of service. The lives of the animals and the people in our community are impacted every day by decisions required of this position.

AWTs and the Wake County Animal Center help approximately 11,000 to 12,000 animals in need every year. Our AWT team must be able to handle a variety of domesticated animals in a safe and humane manner. This requires staff members have a knowledge of dog and cat behavior and a willingness to adjust humbly their behavior and actions to provide as stress-free and compassionate an environment as possible, while performing all the necessary duties of the position. Animals who are in the care of the Wake County Animal Center or their foster homes are given vaccinations and preventative medication on a regular schedule by our AWTs. The AWTs are also tasked with the responsibility of obtaining the status of CET (or certified euthanasia technician) within a specified time limit via the Veterinary Division of the NC Department of Agriculture, as well as performing safe, humane euthanasia at the Center.

Join our team and help us make a positive difference in the lives of animals, our community and individuals and families in search of furry new family members or lost ones wanting to go back to their homes.

About Our Team

The Wake County Animal Center is an open-admission animal shelter operated by Wake County Government and on average takes in between 11,000 to 12,000 animals each year. We receive all stray, abandoned and surrendered pets in Wake County. The Center works in partnership with fosters, volunteers and local rescues, to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Six months of experience in animal care or control
• Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) - Must pass test/exam to become certified within 6 months of employment
• Certified Rabies Vaccinator (CRV) - Must pass test/exam to become certified within 6 months of employment
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Three years of related animal care experience
• Previous animal shelter experience
• CET - Certified Euthanasia Technician - must be obtained within six months of employment
• CRV - Certified Euthanasia Technician - must be obtained within six months of employment

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Safe, humane animal handling skills
• Ability to work with all types of domesticated animals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

About This Position

Location: Wake County Animal Control Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Sun - Sat 8:00 am - 7:00 PM, varying days/hours

Hiring Range: 25.07 - 28.13

Market Range: 25.07 - 31.18

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 8/17/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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