Animal Shelter Attendant

City of Cedar Hill•285 Uptown Blvd. Cedar Hill TX, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a full-time Animal Shelter Attendant to join the Tri-City Animal Shelter & Adoption Center's team. The purpose of this position is to maintain the City’s animal shelter and the animals housed within. This position is responsible for performing routine animal and related duties including: maintaining and cleaning kennel areas, caring for and socializing animals, assisting with and performing euthanasia, monitoring and assisting the front desk, assisting the public, and interfacing with other City employees, volunteers, and citizens. This position may also include: performing behavior evaluations, medical evaluations, medical treatments, and diagnostic tests, as well as assisting in surgery and providing daily care and medications for animals under medical treatment. Additionally, this position may provide direction to other employees and volunteers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
No experience required.
Valid Texas Driver's License required.
Current euthanasia certificate required or candidates must complete TDH/TDSHS Required Euthanasia Training within six months of hire; Must complete the pre-exposure rabies vaccination series within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to candidates with at least one year animal related experience.
Intermediate knowledge of computer programs including experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook, internet usage, and the ability to accurately and efficiently type documents is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains shelter by cleaning animal cages, sweeping and mopping floors, loading and unloading food and cat litter, removing trash, maintaining and cleaning equipment and cleaning the bathrooms.
Cares for animals by feeding and watering animals, exercising and bathing animals, performing vaccinations, assisting in the impounding of animals and performing or assisting in euthanizing animals.
Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.
Monitors the front desk by answering inquiries over the telephone or in person, collecting fees, preparing and maintaining records, receiving paperwork and entering information into computer.
Assists the public by performing adoption procedures and assisting in reclaiming lost animals; assists with off-site adoptions.
Monitors the health of animals by examining and screening animals for illness and disease.
Evaluate animals for adoption and euthanasia.
Regular attendance required.
Must be available to be called in if necessary.
Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.