Shelter Animal Care Technician

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury seeks an Animal Care level role to clean and sanitize the shelter, feed and care for animals, and assist the public with adoptions and paperwork. Responsibilities include health monitoring, basic medical tasks, and recordkeeping.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with duties performed on-site in the animal shelter environment.

Qualifications

• Basic animal handling techniques and nutrition knowledge.
• Ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures.
• Experience with recordkeeping and basic software applications.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize animal holding areas and maintain facility aesthetics.
• Feed, water, and groom animals; monitor health and behavior.
• Assist the public in selecting an animal and completing adoption paperwork.
• Administer vaccines and perform related care as assigned.

Skills

Animal handling

Observation skills

Communication skills

Recordkeeping

Public assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury seeks an Animal Care level role to clean and sanitize the shelter, feed and care for animals, and assist the public with adoptions and paperwork. Responsibilities include health monitoring, basic medical tasks, and recordkeeping.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with duties performed on-site in the animal shelter environment.