Shelter Animal Care Technician

City of Amarillo; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to perform humane animal care, manage kennel spaces, and provide public information on policies and procedures. Shifts include evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary; this is a weather essential role.

You will assist in animal intake, claiming and adoption activities, monitor animal health, and help with vaccines and medications as directed, while maintaining safe, clean shelter facilities and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Valid TX Driver's License.
• Animal services work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects and maintains shelter areas and equipment.
• Feeds, waters, bathes, exercises animals and handles them humanely.
• Performs animal intake, claiming and adoption activities.
• Provides humane sheltering services in compliance with state standards.
• Performs facility maintenance and repairs as assigned.
• Assists in administering shots and medications as directed.
• Assists in euthanizing animals and proper disposal of remains.
• Ensures safety of animals and people in the shelter.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Outdoor work

Job description

The City of Amarillo is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to perform humane animal care, manage kennel spaces, and provide public information on policies and procedures. Shifts include evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary; this is a weather essential role.

You will assist in animal intake, claiming and adoption activities, monitor animal health, and help with vaccines and medications as directed, while maintaining safe, clean shelter facilities and compliant operations.