Animal Care Specialist

City of Midland, TX; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midland, TX is seeking an Animal Shelter Technician to care for pets and wildlife, assist with microchipping and cremation services, and support animal control efforts. You will work with the public, rescue groups, and officers to promote health, safety, and dignity for animals in our care.

Responsibilities include health evaluations, sanitation, and assisting with euthanasia and cremation as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal with the public and provide humane care for the animals.
• Some knowledge in the recognition of animal diseases is needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• Must be able to obtain Department of State Health Services Basic Certification within one year of employment.
• Must be able to obtain euthanasia certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Processes animals that are brought to the shelter by providing health evaluations and parasite control.
• Maintains sanitation and the environment of kennels and animal facilities.
• Assists in euthanasia and the disposal of animals as required.
• Maintains and operates the cremation system for mass disposal and private cremations.
• Picks up dead animals and handles transport or disposal as needed.
• Micro-chips animals leaving animal controls custody.
• Unloads animals from the public, veterinarians, and animal control offices.
• Performs routine equipment and facility maintenance.
• Provides assistance to visitors and handles basic inquiries.

Skills

Public interaction

Humane care

Animal disease knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Do you have a heart for animals and want to make a real impact in your community? The City of Midland is looking for a compassionate, hardworking Animal Shelter Technician to help care for the pets and wildlife that come through our doors. From assisting with daily animal care and facility sanitation to helping with microchipping and cremation services, your role will be vital in supporting the health, safety, and dignity of the animals in our care. You’ll also connect with the public, animal control officers, rescue groups, and other organizations to make a difference every day. If you're dependable, unafraid of a little mess, and dedicated to treating animals with compassion and respect, we’d love to have you on our team. Ready to roll up your sleeves and save some tails?

Responsibilities

• Processes animals that are brought to the animal shelter by providing health evaluations, parasitic controls, scanning for microchips and placing in the proper holding are.
• Maintains the sanitation and environment of kennel areas, cat facilities, quarantine areas, wildlife facilities and sick/injured animal room.
• Assists in euthanasia and the disposal of animals as required.
• Maintains and operates the animal cremation system for mass disposal and private cremations.
• Picks up large quantities of dead animals from veterinarians for disposal by cremation.
• Micro-chips animals that leave animal controls custody.
• Unloads dead and live animals from the public, veterinarians and animal control offices.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, building and grounds.
• Provides assistance to visitors.
• Operates a vehicle to pick up dead livestock and supplies and other machinery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Ability to sit, stand and drive a vehicle to and from various work sites. Employee may be exposed to seasonal temperatures while maintaining kennel and grounds, traffic hazards, chemicals, mild acids, detergents and noise. Employee also may be exposed to animal bites and animal transmitted diseases. Ability to lift bags of materials such as dog food or animals regularly. Employee communicates with other employees in the work group and may respond to questions from the general public regarding services or animals that may be in the kennel. Employee may have direct contact with other animal control personnel such as the SPCA, various humane societies and animal rescue organizations.

Qualifications

Ability to deal with the public and provide humane care for the animals. Some knowledge in the recognition of animal diseases is needed. Ability to follow both written and oral instructions is also necessary. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Valid Texas driver's license required. Must be able to obtain Department of State Health Services Basic Certification within one year of employement. Must be able to obtain euthanasia certification within six months of employement.