Animal Care & Facility Technician

Aransas County, Texas; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Aransas County, Texas is seeking a part-time Kennel Technician to maintain the animal control center, clean and sterilize equipment and enclosures, and feed and care for animals in Rockport, TX. The role requires daily animal care, adherence to health regulations, and carrying out various duties as listed.

Responsibilities include rabies testing prep, facility maintenance, euthanasia assistance, inventory reporting, and weekend availability. Current Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Current Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare animals for rabies testing and transport to lab.
• Maintain animal holding facility, grounds, vehicle, and equipment per state regulations.
• Assist in euthanizing stray and unwanted animals.
• Care for animals daily: feeding, watering, bathing, and de-fleaing.
• Clean and disinfect facility and enclosures daily.
• Clean and disinfect food bowls, litter pans, and other equipment daily.
• Maintain and report inventory to Animal Control Lead Officer.
• Exercise and provide daily attention to animals.

Skills

Animal behavior

Health regulations

City/state laws

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Aransas County, Texas is seeking a part-time Kennel Technician to maintain the animal control center, clean and sterilize equipment and enclosures, and feed and care for animals in Rockport, TX. The role requires daily animal care, adherence to health regulations, and carrying out various duties as listed.

Responsibilities include rabies testing prep, facility maintenance, euthanasia assistance, inventory reporting, and weekend availability. Current Texas driver’s license is required.