Animal Shelter Care Specialist

City of Rowlett, TX; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rowlett is seeking a Shelter Attendant to provide a safe, clean environment at the Rowlett Animal Shelter and assist visitors with animal intakes and outplacements while caring for shelter animals to maintain quality of life.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least six months of animal-care experience; shelter training and basic animal control certification are preferred to strengthen performance and safety in routine operations.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of 12th grade.
• Six (6) months of experience in animal care.
• Specialized training at an animal shelter is preferred.
• Basic Animal Control Certification would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide information about services, animals and laws.
• Care for, feed and monitor animals for signs of illness or distress.
• Safely handle and restrain animals.
• Provide enrichment and exercise for animals.
• Enter and maintain records in shelter software and on paper.
• Collect fees and maintain records of payments.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and report shortages.
• Perform minor repairs on kennels and equipment.
• Attend to duties with regular, reliable attendance.

Skills

Customer service

Animal care

Record keeping

Communication

Safety handling animals

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shelter software

Job description

The City of Rowlett is seeking a Shelter Attendant to provide a safe, clean environment at the Rowlett Animal Shelter and assist visitors with animal intakes and outplacements while caring for shelter animals to maintain quality of life.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least six months of animal-care experience; shelter training and basic animal control certification are preferred to strengthen performance and safety in routine operations.