Animal Control Officer: Protect Pets, Serve Community

Bell County; Belton (TX); Presencial; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Bell County seeks an Animal Control Officer for the Belton shelter to perform daily animal care, intake processing, and coordination of adoptions and transfers. The role includes maintaining records, assisting with medical care and occasional humane euthanasia in accordance with policy.

The position requires English proficiency, a valid driver's license, and state certifications in animal control and euthanasia, with weekend/after-hours availability as needed.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months of experience in animal control, shelter operations, law enforcement, or related field preferred; or equivalent education/training.

Responsabilidades

• Provide daily care for all animals, including feeding, water, cleaning and monitoring health.
• Assist with intake, documentation, identification, photographing and microchip scanning.
• Coordinate basic medical care and veterinary treatment as needed; support euthanasia per policy.
• Manage animal placement, foster adoptions, reunifications, transfers or rescues.
• Maintain shelter records, intake logs, medical records and daily statistics.
• Operate shelter equipment and ensure a safe, clean environment; enforce safety rules.

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Bell County seeks an Animal Control Officer for the Belton shelter to perform daily animal care, intake processing, and coordination of adoptions and transfers. The role includes maintaining records, assisting with medical care and occasional humane euthanasia in accordance with policy.

The position requires English proficiency, a valid driver's license, and state certifications in animal control and euthanasia, with weekend/after-hours availability as needed.