ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

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

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an Animal Care Technician to provide humane care for shelter animals and maintain the kennels and facilities. You will document activities using shelter management software and assist the veterinary team as needed.

Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, vaccination, microchipping, and monitoring animals for illness, with documentation of observations. The role requires adherence to safety and euthanasia policies and excellent public service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of general work experience preferred.
• Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within one year of employment.
• A valid Texas Driver License and compliance with City policy on driving.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects kennels, wards, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility.
• Kennels and kennels animals with appropriate tags or bands before kenneling.
• Provides food, water and proper care of all shelter animals per protocols.
• Provides vaccination, microchipping, and testing/treatment as needed.
• Monitors animals for illness or unusual behavior; reports findings to supervisors.
• Performs euthanasia in accordance with laws and policy; disposes of euthanized animals.
• Maintains accurate case files; uses computer to input and retrieve data.
• Assists the public in locating lost or adoptable pets.
• May assist management or veterinary staff in procedures.

Skills

Animal care

Kennel duties

Documentation

Public assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Animal care software

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

Posting Number: 39604

Department: Administration and Regulatory Affairs

Reporting Location: 2700 Evella St, Houston, TX

Division: BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions/Kennel

Workdays & Hours: Saturday - Wednesday 8AM to 5PM *

Subject to Change

Description Of Duties / Essential Functions

Provides humane care for the shelter animals and maintains facilities. Frequently uses animal control, care and management software to document activities in held, shelter and office setting.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects kennels, wards, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility. Checks and maintains supply levels; make simple observations regarding sickness and/or injury.
• Humanely handles and kennels all animals and adenitises shelter animals with appropriate tags or bands before kenneling. This includes animals which may be ill, injured, quarantined or aggressive.
• Provides food, water and proper care of all shelter animals by adhering to schedules and protocols within departmental policy.
• Provides vaccination, micro chipping, FIV/FEV testing and treatment of all shelter animals.
• Monitors all animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined, for signs of illness or unusual behavior; makes notations and reports problems regarding heal than behavior of animals of the Animal Care Supervisor and/or Veterinary Medical staff.
• Performs the euthanasia of animals by injecting selected animals with controlled substances, in accordance with established laws and departmental policy; disposes of the euthanized animal.
• Maintains accurate and legible case fi\es and records for each animal in shelter; uses a computer to input, update and access information regarding shelter animals and to produce written documents.
• Provides information and assists the public in search of lost or adoptable pets.
• May assist BARC management, the veterinary staff and other individuals in animal care, surgery or related procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires extensive, near continuous physical exertion such as repeated lifting of very heavy objects (more than80\bs.) depending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

Requires a high school diploma or a GED.

Experience

One year of general work experience preferred.

Certification

Must obtain an Euthanasia Certification within one year of employment in job classification.

LICENSE

A valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection / Skills Tests Required

Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE

11

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.