Animal Care Specialist

City of Midland•Tx, TX

About The Position

The City of Midland is seeking a compassionate, dependable Animal Care Specialist to care for animals and wildlife at its animal shelter. The role supports animal health, safety, and humane treatment through daily care, facility sanitation, microchipping, euthanasia assistance, and cremation services. It also involves interacting with the public, animal control personnel, veterinarians, rescue groups, and other organizations.

Requirements

Ability to provide humane care for animals and deal with the public.
Some knowledge of recognizing animal diseases.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Valid Texas driver's license required.
Must obtain Department of State Health Services Basic Certification within one year of employment.
Must obtain euthanasia certification within six months of employment.
Ability to sit, stand, and drive to and from various work sites.
Ability to regularly lift bags of materials such as dog food or animals.
May be exposed to seasonal temperatures, traffic hazards, chemicals, mild acids, detergents, noise, animal bites, and animal-transmitted diseases.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Process animals brought to the shelter by conducting health evaluations, applying parasitic controls, scanning for microchips, and placing animals in appropriate holding areas.
Maintain sanitation and conditions in kennel areas, cat facilities, quarantine areas, wildlife facilities, and rooms for sick or injured animals.
Assist with euthanasia and animal disposal as required.
Maintain and operate the animal cremation system for mass disposal and private cremations.
Pick up large quantities of deceased animals from veterinarians for cremation.
Microchip animals leaving animal control custody.
Unload live and deceased animals brought by the public, veterinarians, and animal control offices.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, buildings, and grounds.
Assist visitors and respond to public questions about services or animals in the kennel.
Operate a vehicle to pick up deceased livestock and supplies, and operate other machinery.
Perform other duties as assigned.