Animal Shelter Technician

Between $15.46 and $16.41 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Henderson County $10.21•$17.83 Per hour Animal Shelter Technician ATHENS•CITY OF

Occupation:

Animal Caretakers

Location:

ATHENS, TX

•75751-2068 Positions available: 1 Job #: 17005340

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

04/22/2026

Updated:

04/25/2026

Expires:

05/22/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Age 18 and up DL Required Language English, Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . Job Summary This position is responsible for animal care including, but not limited to handling, coordinating, monitoring of health and temperament. Allowing a hands-on ability to meet the animals needs and prepare them for adoption. Maintains a humane and healthy environment for animals and visitors to the Athens Animal Shelter. Essential Job Functions Care for, feed, monitor, medicate and perform minor treatment on animals. Report observed health or behavior issues to managers and adoption specialists. Maintain animal shelter by cleaning animal cages, kennels, other animal areas, and floors. Aid prospective clients in the selection of animals for adoption and in the preparation of adoption forms. Provide administrative and customer service support for

Athens Animal Shelter:

monitor the front desk, answer inquiries by phone or in person, perform data entry, and maintain accurate records. Maintain database for the Athens Animal Shelter by entering accurate information for adopters and adoptable animals. Process animal transfers, animal redemptions, and animal intakes services and records. Provide information to the public about Athens Animal Shelter programs and promote good animal care and responsible pet ownership. Inform new owners of pet examinations, adoption benefits, policies and procedures. Provides humane education to customers. Keep current inventory of necessary supplies and report shortages to managers and adoption specialists. Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and vehicles in safe condition and report any problems or needed repairs to Managers and adoption specialists. Represent the Athens Animal Shelter by providing excellent customer service and focus. Additional tasks assigned by the Athens Animal Shelter Manager.