Animal Care Technician | Bilingual Shelter Support & Adoptions

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Irving is seeking an Animal Services team member to care for animals in the shelter, assist the public, and maintain records. The role involves handling, feeding, vaccination, microchipping, and data entry, with lifting up to 50 pounds. Bilingual English/Spanish is beneficial.

Must obtain euthanasia certification within six months of hire. Starting pay is $18.17 per hour, with a full pay range of $18.17–$23.93 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Optional prior related experience; helpful but not required.
• Must obtain euthanasia certification within six months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean animal enclosures and maintain shelter facilities and grounds.
• Handle, care for, feed, restrain and monitor animals.
• Vaccinate, microchip, administer medication, and draw blood for health checks.
• Answer phones and assist customers in person and via email.
• Process adoptions, transfers, reclaims and city registrations.
• Maintain daily/monthly records and enter data into the shelter database.
• Provide guidance to volunteers and community service workers.
• Perform euthanasia as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Irving is seeking an Animal Services team member to care for animals in the shelter, assist the public, and maintain records. The role involves handling, feeding, vaccination, microchipping, and data entry, with lifting up to 50 pounds. Bilingual English/Spanish is beneficial.

Must obtain euthanasia certification within six months of hire. Starting pay is $18.17 per hour, with a full pay range of $18.17–$23.93 per hour.