ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston seeks an Animal Care Technician for the BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions/Kennel unit. You will provide humane care for shelter animals, maintain facilities, and document activities in shelter software.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; one year of general work experience preferred. Must obtain an Euthanasia Certification within one year; a Texas Driver License is required. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• One year of general work experience preferred.
• Must obtain an Euthanasia Certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects kennels, wards, cages, equipment, runs and other areas of the facility.
• Humanely handles and kennels all animals and tags or bands animals before kenneling.
• Provides food, water and proper care of all shelter animals by adhering to schedules and protocols.
• Provides vaccination, microchipping, FIV/FEV testing and treatment of all shelter animals.
• Monitors animals for signs of illness or unusual behavior and reports problems.
• Performs euthanasia of animals by injecting selected animals with controlled substances in accordance with policy.
• Maintains accurate and legible case files and records; inputs data into shelter software.
• Provides information and assists the public in search of lost or adoptable pets.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN

Posting Number: 39604

Department:Administration and Regulatory Affairs

Division:BARCAnimalShelterand Adoptions/Kennel

Reporting Location: 2700 Evella St, Houston, TX

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 fies 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 than80s.) depending, climbing steps and/or assuming awkward positions.

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).

**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. **

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.

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.