Compassionate Animal Care Tech - Shelter & Adoptions

City of Irving; Irving (TX); In loco; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Irving is seeking an Animal Care Associate to clean enclosures, care for animals, assist with adoptions, and maintain shelter operations. A high school diploma is required, and no prior experience is necessary, with bilingual English/Spanish being beneficial.

The role involves lifting up to 50 pounds and may require euthanasia certification within six months of hire. Starting pay is $18.17 per hour, with a full pay range of $18.17–$23.93 per hour.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish beneficial.
• Must obtain euthanasia certification within six months from date of hire.

Mansioni

• Clean animal enclosures and maintain animal shelter facilities, grounds, and incinerator.
• Handle, care for, feed, restrain, and vaccinate animals; administer medication and blood draws for health checks.
• Answer telephone and assist customers in person and via email; work with animal rescue groups; process adoptions, transfers, and registrations.
• Maintain daily/monthly records and input data into specialized database system; assist community service workers and volunteers.
• Perform euthanasia when required.

Conoscenze

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Irving is seeking an Animal Care Associate to clean enclosures, care for animals, assist with adoptions, and maintain shelter operations. A high school diploma is required, and no prior experience is necessary, with bilingual English/Spanish being beneficial.

The role involves lifting up to 50 pounds and may require euthanasia certification within six months of hire. Starting pay is $18.17 per hour, with a full pay range of $18.17–$23.93 per hour.