Animal Care Attendant

$9.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Webb County $9.80 - $15.89 Per hour Animal Care Attendant

ANIMAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY

Occupation:

Animal Caretakers

Location:

LAREDO, TX - 78040

Positions available: 1 Job #: 16947039

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

12/08/2025

Updated:

04/10/2026

Expires:

05/10/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Age 18 and up Language English, Well Schedule Part Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Flexible Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for .

POSITION SUMMARY

Animal Care Specialists are responsible for the day-to-day care of animals in the shelter, the daily cleaning of the facility, and helping find homes for animals placed up for adoption.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide the daily enrichment, cleaning, and sanitizing of kennels along with associated equipment
• Ensure food and water are provided for the animals as needed
• Maintain inventory of animals, equipment and supplies
• Screen animals for disposition and complete animal profiles
• Report any health or behavioral problems displayed by animals to management immediately
• Assist potential adopters in finding their forever pet
• Dispose of trash in a timely manner
• Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required
• Candidates will work independently and responsibly while observing all health and safety guidelines and contribute enthusiastically to the positive culture and mission of

LAPS. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to learn procedures related to sanitizing kennels, equipment, and general animal handling
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to learn safety protocols and procedures
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Learn and use shelter software
• Be organized, detail-oriented and have strong time management skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, volunteers, staff, and management
• Recognize and interpret animal signals in an efficient manner
• Work with frequent interruption and changes in priorities
• Perform all physical requirements of the position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and greater than 50 pounds with assistance, as well as hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to climbing, kneeling, lifting, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and walking to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are inside and outside with frequent exposure to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, noise, dirty environment, confining workspace and unfavorable odors. This position requires working rotating schedules and weekends.