Shelter Animal Care Assistant

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking an Animal Care Worker to perform humane animal care duties, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the health and behavior of animals at the Austin Animal Shelter. You will help pets heal, get adopted, and support live outcome goals.

Work involves outdoor elements; the role supports the shelter’s mission with daily record-keeping, public information, and coordination with supervisors and on-duty leads.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate essential functions.
• Knowledge of animal services and related programs.
• Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to adhere to disease management and safety protocols.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with City employees and the public.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains shelter areas as assigned.
• Feeds, waters, bathes, dips, and exercises animals.
• Provides humane sheltering services in compliance with state standards and shelter policies.
• Safely handles animals of unknown health and temperament.
• Assists in monitoring medical and behavioral status of animals and related healthcare activities.
• Maintains records in the shelter's database.
• Provides information to the public.
• Assists in unloading trucks and stocking shelter areas.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Safety protocols

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Austin is seeking an Animal Care Worker to perform humane animal care duties, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the health and behavior of animals at the Austin Animal Shelter. You will help pets heal, get adopted, and support live outcome goals.

Work involves outdoor elements; the role supports the shelter’s mission with daily record-keeping, public information, and coordination with supervisors and on-duty leads.