Animal Care Technician II - Animal Care & Assistance (6 positions)

City of Pasadena • Pasadena, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for general animal welfare and the proper confinement and disposition of animals in the Shelter. This role involves preparing food and water, receiving animals, cleaning enclosures, observing animals for health issues, performing animal handling, and assisting with euthanasia. The position requires working under minimal supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Employees must maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, and clearances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record.
• Certification as Euthanasia Technician within one year of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to identify dog and cat breeds and various types of wildlife, including birds.
• An understanding of and concern for all kinds of animals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and water for shelter animals and distribute accordingly.
• Receive animals into the shelter and perform appropriate intake functions including vaccinations and completing computer records.
• Clean and disinfect animals' quarters.
• Observe animals to detect illnesses and injuries; notify supervisor accordingly.
• Perform all necessary animal handling safely and humanely.
• Assist in or perform as necessary the euthanasia of shelter animals.
• Work the assigned schedule and comply with City timekeeping and attendance policy.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants.
• Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• College tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• City will match retirement contributions by 200%.
• Accumulate vacation at varying rates based on years of service (two to six weeks per year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED