Animal Transport Driver Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Overview 

Join our ASPCA LA Feline Programs team as a Contract Driver!  

If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about animal welfare, and energized by a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this role offers the opportunity to support vulnerable cats and kittens who need us most. As part of a high-performing team caring for approximately 1,500 felines each year, you’ll support foster caregivers to further the ASPCA’s ultimate desired outcome that all animals live good lives.  

Lifesaving impact, rewarding careers: For more than 150 years, the ASPCA has been on the frontlines to save, transform and protect the lives of millions of animals.  

Who We Are 

In collaboration with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control, the ASPCA LA Feline Programs provides temporary care and adoption opportunities for at-risk feline populations that might not find positive outcomes in a shelter environment. These populations include:  

• Orphaned neonates under 4 weeks old 

• Underage, orphaned kittens aged 4-8 weeks (our primary population) 

• Queens in need of a stress-free environment to raise their young 

• Juvenile and adult cats needing extra support finding adoption opportunities while recovering from illness or after extended stays in a shelter environment 

About this Temporary Opportunity:  

• This is a part-time, contingent position. 

• The person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency.  

• The target hiring range for this temporary role is $25 per hour and may be modified in the future. 

What You’ll Do 

The Temporary Contract Driver will be responsible for transporting ASPCA-owned felines and supplies between various locations, including ASPCA facilities, LA County Animal Care Centers, foster volunteer homes, and veterinary clinics in the greater Los Angeles area. The Temporary Contract Driver will be responsible for securing felines into the vehicle for transport and ensuring they arrive to their destination safely and in a timely manner.  

The contractor is responsible for monitoring supply inventory, distributing supplies among locations and re-stocking vehicles, submitting vehicle transport reports, cleaning and disinfecting vehicles, and on occasion, delivering ASPCA vehicles for maintenance and repairs.  

Where and When You’ll Work 

• This is a seasonal opportunity with shifts typically available Monday – Saturday.  

• Schedule may change with programmatic needs, seasonality, or as needed by the ASPCA. 

• The contractor will provide transportation to/from various locations, including ASPCA facilities, LA County Animal Care Centers, foster volunteer homes, and veterinary clinics in the greater Los Angeles area. 

• The contractor will have access to an ASPCA passenger vehicle stationed at the Downey Animal Care Center to transport ASPCA-owned animals and supplies. 

• The Temporary Contract Driver may have the option to use their personal vehicle for transports following ASPCA safety and sanitation protocols, and would receive monthly mileage reimbursements.  

Responsibilities 

Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance. They include, but are not limited to: 

Animal Transport 

• Perform pre- and post-transport vehicle inspections and submit transport reports 

• Load and unload felines in transport vehicle using Fear Free principles  

• Ensure felines are secured safely and comfortably in their carrier in the vehicle  

• Safely drive vehicle in varying weather conditions, traffic levels and road types  

• Monitor felines for obvious signs of illness, distress or injury during transport and report to ASPCA staff and foster volunteers following established protocols  

• Provide care and spot cleaning for felines on transport as needed  

• Communicate transport delays and updates to ASPCA staff and foster volunteers  

• Provide excellent customer service to ASPCA foster volunteers and veterinary partners 

Supply Distribution, Disinfection and Vehicle Maintenance  

• Monitor supply levels, perform inventory checks and restock supplies among ASPCA locations and vehicles 

• Report vehicle issues and incidents following established protocols, and deliver ASPCA vehicles to service appointments as needed 

• Ensure vehicles are organized, clean and thoroughly disinfected between transports while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment and sanitation protocols 

• Clean and disinfect kennels, equipment, foster supplies and facility spaces as needed while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment and sanitation protocols  

• Complete ASPCA trainings as assigned  

• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications 

• Must provide a valid driver’s license upon hire and pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating a safe driving history  

• Excellent customer service skills  

• Shows drive and passion for getting things done 

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently  

• Basic experience and comfort working in Microsoft Office suite and cloud-based document sharing platforms 

• Adapts willingly to new ways of working, relationships or responsibilities 

• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and perform tasks requiring walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching throughout an 8-hour workday 

• Ability to vigorously, quickly and thoroughly clean animal spaces, including pushing, pulling and using cleaning tools such as a broom and mop  

Language 

• English (required) 

Education and Work Experience 

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Experience 

• At least 5 years of personal, volunteer or professional driving experience is preferred  

• At least 1 year of personal, volunteer or professional experience handling cats is a plus