Shelter Animal Care Technician & Adoptions Support

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Memphis operates the Memphis Animal Shelter, seeking a team member to provide basic clerical support and routine animal care. The role covers kennel cleaning, bathing animals, feeding and medicating, and assisting the public with lost pets and adoption information, all under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year in animal care. Computer skills and a typing ability are required to perform shelter record keeping and data entry.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in animal care and handling.
• Basic computer and typing experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic clerical support and routine care for sheltered animals.
• Clean kennels, cages, and pens; bathe animals as directed.
• Record paperwork on diagnostic procedures and animal adoptions.
• Feed, water, and medicate animals; maintain shelter facilities with steam cleaning equipment.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Typing

Education

High School diploma

Biology/Life Science coursework

Job description

The City of Memphis operates the Memphis Animal Shelter, seeking a team member to provide basic clerical support and routine animal care. The role covers kennel cleaning, bathing animals, feeding and medicating, and assisting the public with lost pets and adoption information, all under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year in animal care. Computer skills and a typing ability are required to perform shelter record keeping and data entry.