Animal Care & Adoption Assistant

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to feed, water and care for animals, maintain clean facilities, and assist the public with inquiries and adoptions. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license, plus physical ability to lift and move objects as needed.

Responsibilities include examining animals for illness, recording observations, and transferring animals between quarters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of animal care experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical exam required.
• Ability to work with animals.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Ability to handle unpredictable animals.
• Operate catch pole, hose, squeegee, mop, broom.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 lbs continuously and up to 50 lbs occasionally; walking/standing; climbing stairs; bending and kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water animals as needed.
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, and yards and sterilizes equipment.
• Keep all work spaces tidy & free of debris.
• Help citizens with questions/concerns & adoption process.
• Examine animals for signs of illness and notate on vet list.
• Transfers animals between quarters.
• Record information according to instructions.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Work with animals

Public interaction

Unpredictable animals handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 1 year animal care experience

Tools

Catch pole

Hose

Squeegee

Mop

Broom

Job description

The City of Lubbock is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to feed, water and care for animals, maintain clean facilities, and assist the public with inquiries and adoptions. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license, plus physical ability to lift and move objects as needed.

Responsibilities include examining animals for illness, recording observations, and transferring animals between quarters.