Animal Shelter Technician: Care, Microchips & Cremation

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS

Educational Tuition Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Midland Municipal Employee Credit Unit

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

City of Midland, Texas is seeking a compassionate Animal Shelter Technician to care for pets and wildlife, conduct health checks, and assist with microchipping and cremation services. You’ll support the health, safety, and dignity of animals while engaging with the public and local rescue groups.

Join a team dedicated to humane animal care, sanitation of facilities, and coordinated community outreach through animal control partners and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal with the public and provide humane care for animals.
• Some knowledge in recognition of animal diseases.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Texas driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Processes animals brought to the shelter with health evaluations and parasite control.
• Maintains sanitation of kennels, cat facilities, quarantine and wildlife areas.
• Assists in euthanasia and disposal of animals as required.
• Operates the animal cremation system for mass and private cremations.
• Picks up animals from veterinarians and public, unloads animals as needed.
• Micro-chips animals leaving custody; performs routine maintenance on equipment and grounds.
• Provides visitor assistance and supports animal control officers and rescue groups.

Skills

Public communication

Animal care

Disease recognition

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Texas driver's license

Basic certification within 1 year

Euthanasia certification within 6 months

Job description

City of Midland, Texas is seeking a compassionate Animal Shelter Technician to care for pets and wildlife, conduct health checks, and assist with microchipping and cremation services. You’ll support the health, safety, and dignity of animals while engaging with the public and local rescue groups.

Join a team dedicated to humane animal care, sanitation of facilities, and coordinated community outreach through animal control partners and volunteers.