Animal Care Attendant

City of San Antonio; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services is seeking a kennel attendant to perform cleaning, feeding, and sanitizing of kennels and related equipment. You will also assist with animal husbandry and basic intake tasks at the Main Campus.

Shifts include early mornings, with weekends and holidays required. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas Class C driver's license, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Knowledge of animal care and feeding procedures.
• Familiarity with local/state animal laws is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kennels and equipment, and sanitize areas.
• Care for and monitor animals; update records in the database.
• Assist customers and transport animals to events or clinic.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; assist with team lifts.
• Obtain feed and necessary supplies.
• Report health or behavioral issues to supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of animals, equipment, and supplies.

Skills

Animal care

Feeding procedures

Humane handling

Communication

Chameleon database

Safety procedures

Legal knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing the cleaning, maintenance, and sanitizing of kennels and associated equipment, and providing general animal husbandry. Working conditions are in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to temperature variations, infectious diseases, and hostile animals. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location

Animal Care Services Main Campus - 4710 TX-151 San Antonio, TX 78227

Work Hours

• General hours for the position are 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM or 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (weekdays) and 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (weekends)
• 40+ hours a week with consecutive days off
• Weekends, days, evenings and holidays required based on the needs of the department
• Schedules rotate every two (2) months

• Demonstrates excellent customer relations with internal and external customers.
• Feeds animals as scheduled and ensures water is available at all times.
• Cleans and sanitizes kennel area, equipment, and outside areas of grounds.
• Maintains inventory of animals, equipment, and supplies.
• Updates animal information in Chameleon database.
• Screens animals for disposition, verifying with identification tags, and updates pick-up orders information.
• Launders animals' towels, blankets and toys as needed.
• Reports any health or behavioral problems displayed by animals to supervisor immediately.
• Assists customers in finding owned, adoptable or transferable animals.
• Transports animals to and from adoption events, rescue locations, and the Animal Emergency Room Clinic, which frequently includes lifting and carrying animals weighing up to 50 pounds and assisting with team lifts for animals over 50 pounds.
• Obtains feed and necessary supplies.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of animal care and feeding procedures.
• Knowledge of humane animal handling and housing.
• Ability to learn procedures related to sanitizing kennels, equipment, disposition of animals, and general animal handling.
• Ability to learn pertinent local and State laws.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to learn safety procedures and methods used to handle vicious animals.
• Ability to learn Chameleon database.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and City staff.
• Ability to quickly recognize and interpret animal signaling.
• Ability to work with frequent interruption and changes in priorities.
• Ability to perform all physical requirement of the position, with or without accommodations.