PT Animal Shelter Aide

City of Pharr•Pharr, TX

6d•$13,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team at the City of Pharr as a Part-Time Animal Shelter Aide! Located in the heart of Pharr, TX, this onsite position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of animals and the community. Engage with furry friends, assist in their care, and be a crucial part of our mission to promote animal welfare. With a pay rate of $13,000.00 annually, you'll not only support our shelter but also be part of a customer-focused and energetic work environment. This is not just a job—it's a chance to be innovative and solve real problems while fostering a professional and forward-thinking culture. Embrace your passion for animals and join us in making a difference! As a Part-Time Animal Shelter Aide at the City of Pharr, you will play a vital role in the care and management of animals entering our facility. Your responsibilities will include performing visual evaluations of all animals, ensuring each one is tagged for identification. You'll be responsible for the daily cleaning and disinfection of kennels, carefully removing animals to maintain a safe and hygienic environment before returning them to their cages. Your duties will also involve feeding all animals according to established Standard Operating Procedures and responsibly managing the disposal of any sick, injured, or deceased animals. This role requires a keen attention to detail and a compassionate approach to animal care, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of animals.

Requirements

Solid understanding of animal handling techniques and safety precautions
Effective verbal communication skills
Basic documentation skills to fill out work orders, dog bite reports, and other required paperwork
Ability to follow both oral and written instructions
Capacity to tactfully engage with the public
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees
Knowledge of handling animals, hazards and safety precautions of the work
Good verbal communication
Basic knowledge of all other required documentation and the ability for filling out paperwork, work orders, and dog bite reports
The ability to destroy and dispose of unclaimed and diseased animals, follow oral and written instructions, deal tactfully with the public, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public
Must pass a thorough criminal background check