Animal Shelter Care & Adoption Specialist

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

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.