Job Description

Animal Shelter Attendant

Do you love animals and want to make a meaningful difference in your community? Join our team as an Animal Shelter Attendant and help provide care, comfort, and a second chance to animals in need. Under the direction of the Animal Control Supervisor, this position provides for the constant cleanliness of cages, runs, and shelter areas as well as the proper feeding and care of all animals in the shelter. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and be a part of something rewarding, we'd love to have you apply!

Examples of Duties:

Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures. Perform the care of animals that have been impounded and quarantined, as well as the disposal of animals. The responsibilities will vary based on the current needs of the shelter.

• Wash and dry towels and blankets; wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
• Perform general cleaning and disinfecting, and empty trash receptacles as often as is necessary.
• Patrol, clean, and maintain grounds around the shelter and office daily; pick up trash and fecal matter.
• Provide care for animals in the shelter, including feeding, cleaning, disinfecting, and monitoring behavior for general physical condition as well as obvious signs of illness, disease, and discontent. Clean and sanitize cages, runs, floors, and related areas.
• Walk dogs several times a day to provide exercise and time for elimination of bowels and bladder.
• Perform the cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs of all equipment and tools used to perform job assignments, ensuring they are kept in good working condition. Notify management of major repairs or new equipment needs. Keep equipment and tools properly stored.
• Coordinate animal selection and transport for media and/or public events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in animal care, animal control, or related fields.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications: Six (6) months' experience working with animals.

Special Requirements:

• Texas DSHS Animal Control Officer Certification
• Texas DSHS Euthanasia Certification.

Work Schedule:

• Schedule varies Sunday-Saturday, any time between 7 am and 6 pm.
• 40-hour work week, 10 hours per day (days and times to be determined at a later date)
• On call duty as needed.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Field, office, and shelter environments; exposure to weather.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to manage and handle animals.
• Heavy and repetitive shelter work required.

***PLEASE NOTE: Complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment. Resumes may be attached to the application however will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official application form ***

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