An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
Animal Center Assistant Care Technician (Part-time) City of Bryan - 3.8 Bryan, TX Job Details Part-time $12 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications High school diploma or GED Animal care Full Job Description The City of Bryan is accepting applications for Animal Center Assistant Care Technician. This is a part-time year-round position.
Work Schedule:
Approximately 15-20 hours/week Flexible schedule available Hours available Monday-Friday b/t the hours of 8am-6pm. Rotating weekends, special events, and holidays
Hiring Pay Rate:
$12.00/hour
Responsibilities:
Receives, handles, and kennels animals of all species, including those of unknown temperament, and aggressive, sick, or injured animals. Prepares and dispenses food and water to animals. Performs bathing and basic grooming of animals. Provides animals with exercise and basic training. Assists the public looking for lost or adoptable pets. Facilitates the animal adoption process by answering customer questions, searching for and introducing them to various animals, and assisting with adoption procedures. Performs routine inspections of animals to include monitoring and documenting their behavior, symptoms of disease, and overall condition. Conducts general health checks, administers medicine, and vaccinates animals; provides special care when advised of animals requiring medication, treatment, and/or special needs. Maintains records and files of the animal center and the animals housed there; logs all incidents concerning animal control. Cleans and disinfects kennels and cages, including cleaning food bowls and litter pans, and sweeping and using a high-pressure water hose to clean floors and walls. Assists in humanely euthanizing animals due to disease, injury, or overcrowded conditions. Cleans and maintains the facility and performs minor facility repairs. Restocks supplies in all animal areas; maintains adequate supplies, including food, cleaning, and disinfectant supplies. Maintains a safe and effective work environment and complies with all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Assists other staff with their assignments, helps train new staff, and performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED plus at least 1 year of work experience, preferably involving the care of animals. Must possess an affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and be familiar and comfortable working with various breeds of dogs, cats, and other animals. Additional higher education, training, or certification directly related to animal care is a plus, but not required.
