Animal Technician I - Animal Services
About The Position
Receives animals brought into the shelter by citizens and may assist Animal Services Officers with animals they bring in. Completes all entry of the animal data into Chameleon software to create the kennel card with information about the animal including location found, picture, description and vaccines given. Cleans all cages in accordance with shelter protocol. Bathes and grooms animals as necessary for health and promotion of adoptions. Provides food and water at specified times and as necessary, maintains clean and pest free food preparation area, food bowls and water dishes/buckets. Maintains cleanliness of the can free roaming area. Answers questions from potential adopters, rescue organizations, volunteers and the public regarding animal health and behavior. Staffs adoptions events at the shelter and at outside venues, includes bathing, grooming animals, transport of animals to the event location and turning animals to the shelter. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- No previous experience required
- Kennel experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials
- Valid Texas Driver’s License with current automobile insurance
- Basic Animal Control Certification may be acquired after employment
Nice To Haves
- Kennel experience
Responsibilities
- Receives animals brought into the shelter by citizens and may assist Animal Services Officers with animals they bring in.
- Completes all entry of the animal data into Chameleon software to create the kennel card with information about the animal including location found, picture, description and vaccines given.
- Cleans all cages in accordance with shelter protocol.
- Bathes and grooms animals as necessary for health and promotion of adoptions.
- Provides food and water at specified times and as necessary, maintains clean and pest free food preparation area, food bowls and water dishes/buckets.
- Maintains cleanliness of the can free roaming area.
- Answers questions from potential adopters, rescue organizations, volunteers and the public regarding animal health and behavior.
- Staffs adoptions events at the shelter and at outside venues, includes bathing, grooming animals, transport of animals to the event location and turning animals to the shelter.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Benefits
- Members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS)
- Wide range of great benefits for full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
