Animal Control Kennel Worker

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

Job summary

The City of Maypearl is seeking a dedicated animal care attendant to manage kennel operations, assist in shelter duties, and support Animal Control Officers in handling all species. You will help maintain a safe, clean facility and ensure compassionate care for stray, abandoned, sick, or injured animals.

Responsibilities include feeding, bathing, testing vaccinations where applicable, assisting with adoptions, recording data, and providing information to the public about local ordinances.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of animal care and welfare.
• Ability to read and follow city ordinances and safety protocols.
• Experience with shelter operations or animal handling preferred.
• Ability to document medical and behavioral notes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Receive, kennel, and care for animals from control officers.
• Assist in euthanasia with compassion where applicable.
• Feed, water, bathe, and exercise animals daily.
• Clean and disinfect animal areas and maintain facility.
• Maintain records and report bites or quarantines.
• Assist with adoptions and liaise with the public.
• Attend training and maintain certifications.

Skills

Animal care

Handling unknown temperament animals

Safety procedures

Data entry

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Duties

• Receive, handle, and kennel animals of all species, including stray, abandoned, sick, injured and/or dangerous animals from Animal Control Officers.
• Assist in the euthanasia of animals with understanding and compassion for the animal.
• Feed, water, bathe, dip and exercise animals.
• Clean, disinfect and maintain animal handling areas on a daily basis.
• Maintain facility and grounds in a clean, neat and organized manner.
• Assists in unloading trucks, stocking shelter areas and storing materials.
• Check for current rabies vaccinations and assist pet registration program.
• Prepares reports concerning animal bites and quarantines animals for rabies observation.
• Monitor the physical condition of animals and advise supervisors of ill or injured animals.
• Maintain records of impounded animals; accurately enter data on a computer and answer the telephone.
• Testifies in court regarding ordinance violations.
• Assists in identifying potentially adoptable animals.
• Counsel adopters, review applications and approve/deny applications.
• Performs receiving, reclaim, animal care and adoption duties.
• Provides information, education and assistance to the public regarding local ordinances.
• Attend training and maintain certifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the primary duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one year.
• Possession of a valid Class C Driver's License issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must possess the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of relevant state laws, city codes, and ordinances concerning licensing and impounding of animals.
• Knowledge of city roads and geography.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
• Knowledge of the procedures involved in the capture and euthanization of animals.
• Knowledge of animal breeds and their characteristics.
• Skill in animal care.
• Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament.
• Adhere to disease management and safety protocols.