Animal Care Technician
About The Position
Galveston County Health District is looking for a compassionate Animal Care Technician to care for animals, maintain a safe and clean shelter, and support our community. This is your chance to make an impact in animal welfare and public health! Why Join Us? We offer a career with fantastic benefits, including: Amazing retirement package to secure your future Affordable medical insurance to keep you and your family covered Generous paid time off so you can recharge FREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind FREE parking – because the little things matter too! What You’ll Do: Feed, handle, and care for animals in the shelter Maintain a clean and safe environment for animals and visitors Implant microchips and assist with veterinary procedures Perform euthanasia and document drug usage (certification required within 6 months if not held) Track inventory, assist with cremations, and support volunteers in animal handling Enter accurate data into our animal services system What We’re Looking For: High school diploma or equivalent 6+ months’ experience working with animals or in animal control Basic animal handling skills; experience with large or aggressive animals preferred Valid Texas driver’s license; ability to provide your own transportation Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills Willingness to work evenings and weekends Must pass background and drug/alcohol screening Equivalent education and experience may be considered Application Deadline: Open Until Filled No phone calls please ADA / EEO / DFWP Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6+ months’ experience working with animals or in animal control
- Basic animal handling skills
- Valid Texas driver’s license; ability to provide your own transportation
- Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Must pass background and drug/alcohol screening
- Equivalent education and experience may be considered
Nice To Haves
- experience with large or aggressive animals
Responsibilities
- Feed, handle, and care for animals in the shelter
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for animals and visitors
- Implant microchips and assist with veterinary procedures
- Perform euthanasia and document drug usage (certification required within 6 months if not held)
- Track inventory, assist with cremations, and support volunteers in animal handling
- Enter accurate data into our animal services system
Benefits
- Amazing retirement package to secure your future
- Affordable medical insurance to keep you and your family covered
- Generous paid time off so you can recharge
- FREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind
- FREE parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
