Animal Care Technician

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Little Rock seeks an Animal Care Specialist to care for animals impounded at the City Animal Shelter and to assist with humane disposal as required. This role emphasizes compassion, safety, and timely response to animal welfare needs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least six months of experience caring for domestic animals, and euthanasia certification within six months of employment (to be maintained for the duration).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six months of experience caring for domestic animals.
• Euthanasia certification required within six months of employment and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals impounded at the City Animal Shelter.
• Perform humane disposal of animals as required.

Skills

Experience caring for domestic animals

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To provide care for animals impounded at the City Animal Shelter and to perform humane disposal of animals.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

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These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school, six (6) months of experience in the care of domestic animals. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess euthanasia certification within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.