ANIMAL CARE OFFICER

Between $19.97 and $21.57 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Wichita County $15.65 - $16.63 Per hour

ANIMAL CARE OFFICER

WICHITA

FALLS-CITY OF

Occupation:

Animal Control Workers

Location:

Wichita Falls, TX - 76307-1431 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16964238

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

02/03/2026

Updated:

02/06/2026

Expires:

03/05/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 6 Month(s) Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to provide care for animals in and out of the shelter. This is accomplished by maintaining, feeding, providing water to the animals daily. Providing basic medical aid and cleaning animal cages and shelter grounds. In addition, the officer will patrol the city, capture animals using humane equipment and methods, investigate charges of animal cruelty and neglect, and promote compliance with laws and ordinances regulating animal treatment. This is accomplished by identifying violations, testifying in court, issuing warnings, issuing citations, and/or legal notices enforcing laws. The officer will complete animal rescue activities, impound animals, investigate bites, aggressive animal complaints, and help control the spread of rabies by preparing and shipping rabies specimens for testing. Other duties include educating the public, setting traps, picking up deceased animals, inspecting Establishments that house or exhibit animals to ensure compliance with humane laws, euthanasia, maintaining clean, orderly and sanitized work areas on a regular basis, and writing reports of activities. Provides accurate information and friendly professional service to the public and to co-workers in a positive, courteous, truthful and tactful manner. Work with volunteers, fosters and rescue representatives. Provide holiday, weekend, and after-hours coverage as required. All other duties as assigned.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Driver's License Required - Y Type - C

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

FEMA Certification, Defensive Driving Course, Basic animal control training, Euthanasia training, Vaccination storage and handling, Bite Stick and OC spray usage, Animal handling, 30 hours CEU's every 3 years.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. (S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly. # Code Essential Functions 1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice 2 L Verifies and/or grants permits for livestock, fowl, and other animals by ensuring and/or verifying space limitations as set by ordinance, measuring square footage, and checking permits for renewal or expiration. 3 S Answers the phone and responds to calls or complaints. 4 H Maintains shelter by cleaning animal cages, sweeping, and mopping floors. Loading and unloading food, cat litter and other supplies. Provides care for the animals by feeding, watering, exercising, bathing, medicating the animals when necessary, and assisting in euthanasia of animals. 5 H Enforces City and State animal regulations, rabies control, and licensing requirements. Issues written warnings or citations to violators of the City Ordinance and State Laws as necessary, which may include filing suits, gathering evidence, preparing cases for court, working with City Attorney, and testifying in court. 6 H Assist with intake and kennel assignments, may assist the public by providing information, and assisting in reclaiming lost animal. 7 V Patrols streets and identifies violations by observing areas of alleged violations and interviewing available witnesses to determine if laws are being violated, setting traps, capturing animals, checking for animals reported to be without food, shelter or water, verifying licenses and vaccinations, and impounding stray or dangerous animals. Picks up and disposes of deceased animals by patrolling streets, responding to veterinarian clinic calls, and storing and disposing of dead animals.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements- Experience-Related Requirements Over three months and up to and including six months. Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires High school graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION

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Vehicle, Outdoors, and Kennel/Shelter Position :

 1712010

Code :

 1712-40

Type :

 

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location :

 

ANIMAL SERVICES

Grade :

 NE 108

Job Family :

 33-9011.00 ANIMAL

CONTROL WORK

Job Class :

 

ANIMAL CARE OFFICER

Posting Start :

 11/25/2025

Posting End :

 12/31/9999 HOURLY

RATE RANGE

$19.97-$21.57