08/06/2025
Now Hiring! Santa Fe Cats is looking for dedicated, cat-loving staff people to join our team. You will play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry feline friends and ensuring the smooth operation of our facility.
Located at 154 Tano Rd in Santa Fe NM, Santa Fe Cats (SFC) is owned by Felines & Friends New Mexico, a non-profit feline rescue and adoption organization, and is dedicated to providing owned and rescued cats a safe boarding and daycare environment staffed with trained caretakers.
Santa Fe Cats operates 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
Staff shifts are typically 8 am - 1 pm or 3 pm - 7 pm with the ability to stay at least 30 minutes longer on any given shift should the need arise.
Current openings are for a Cat Care Assistant to work
AM and /or PM shift on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and available to pick up additional shifts as needed.
Starting at $17/hr.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Cat Care Assistant - High school diploma. Minimum age 18
Experience working with cats or other animals in a care, shelter, and or clinical setting in (can include volunteer experience) is a plus.
Ability to supply three references (not related by blood) one of which can speak to your punctuality and work ethic.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work as a member of a team
Ability to manage time and attend to details in a fast-paced sometimes hectic environment
Patient and caring personality
Punctual and reliable
Ability to follow instructions and procedures properly
Comfortable being around cats with different personalities and social skills
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g., lift up to 40 lbs., climb a spiral staircase, reach and bend to clean kennels and facilities.
Availability to work additional shifts, and or fill in for another team member, sometimes on short notice, including weekends or holidays as needed.
Ability to pass a drug and background check
Must have reliable transport to the facility on Tano Rd, regardless of weather conditions.
To receive a detailed job description and for immediate consideration, email a letter of interest with resume to the General Manager at [email protected]
