Shelter Animal Care Attendant I

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Laredo is seeking an Animal Care Attendant I to maintain a clean, safe shelter environment. You will feed, observe, and care for animals, document health observations, and collaborate with staff to support adoptions and welfare.

You will work in a physically demanding role, following SOPs, safety protocols, and shelter procedures, with responsibilities including kennel sanitation, feeding, and animal handling.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to work in physically demanding conditions.
• Ability to follow SOPs and shelter procedures.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver License.

Aufgaben

• Thorough cleaning and disinfection of kennels per SOP.
• Observe animals for health and report concerns to appropriate staff.
• Feed animals and monitor nutrition and intake.
• Safely handle and restrain animals as needed using proper techniques.
• Walk dogs multiple times daily to provide exercise and aid adoption process.

Kenntnisse

Observation of animals

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Animal welfare focus

Ausbildung

High School diploma or G.E.D

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Laredo is seeking an Animal Care Attendant I to maintain a clean, safe shelter environment. You will feed, observe, and care for animals, document health observations, and collaborate with staff to support adoptions and welfare.

You will work in a physically demanding role, following SOPs, safety protocols, and shelter procedures, with responsibilities including kennel sanitation, feeding, and animal handling.