Shelter Animal Care Specialist

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

Job summary

The City of Austin's Austin Animal Center is seeking an Animal Care Worker to feed, clean, and provide humane sheltering for dogs, cats, reptiles, and livestock. You will work outdoors in summer heat and winter cold, reporting to the Animal Services Supervisor who guides daily operations.

Daily duties include monitoring animal health, maintaining records, assisting with rabies testing, and helping the public with information about policies and programs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) months of work experience.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Knowledge of animal services and related programs.
• Able to de-escalate conflicts and provide friendly customer service.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains shelter areas as assigned.
• Feeds, waters, bathes, dips, and exercises animals.
• Safely handles animals of unknown health and temperament.
• Monitors medical and behavioral status and assists with related healthcare activities.
• Maintains shelter records in the database and provides public information.
• Assists in loading/unloading trucks and stocking areas; supports rabies testing logistics.

Skills

Safe animal handling

Customer service

Effective communication

Ability to work under interruptions

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Austin's Austin Animal Center is seeking an Animal Care Worker to feed, clean, and provide humane sheltering for dogs, cats, reptiles, and livestock. You will work outdoors in summer heat and winter cold, reporting to the Animal Services Supervisor who guides daily operations.

Daily duties include monitoring animal health, maintaining records, assisting with rabies testing, and helping the public with information about policies and programs.