Animal Attendant

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Nueces County $23k - $34k Per Year Animal Attendant

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

Occupation:

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Location:

PORT ARANSAS, TX - 78373

Positions available: 1 Job #: 16995627

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

03/26/2026

Updated:

03/29/2026

Expires:

03/31/2027

Web Site:

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Remote:

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Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID:

R_00045259 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . include feeding the animals, cleaning their enclosures and tanks, record keeping, and rescuing or receiving animals when necessary. Animal Attendants work directly with the ARK's Coordinator and other ARK staff to provide daily care and rehabilitation for a variety of injured or orphaned species, following established protocols and treatment plans under the supervision of the ARK Coordinator or veterinarians. ResponsibilitiesAttend to daily care and rehabilitation needs for resident animals and animals brought to the ARK for rehabilitation, including taking measurements and weights as required. Follow established protocols and treatment plans under the supervision of the ARK coordinator or veterinarians. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed. Prepare diets and ensure proper nutrition, adhering to specific dietary requirements. Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in animal enclosures and rehabilitation facilities. Perform initial physical examinations and diagnostics to determine and evaluate health condition of wildlife at the time of admission. Assist with medical procedures and surgeries as needed. Maintain records for all animals handled at the ARK into logs, including admittance data, general observational data, transfers, release data, and outcome. Maintain treatment files for all animals receiving care at the ARK. Clean and maintain ARK equipment and facilities such as vehicles, pumps, filters, tanks, enclosures, scales, tools, work surfaces, etc. Monitor and supervise daily ARK volunteer activity, provide needed tasks to volunteers, and delegate accordingly. Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, volunteers, and the public at all times. Answer and document telephone inquiries about rescues, refer calls to supervisor as needed. Participate in educational and outreach events and programming, and public releases as needed. Assist with the development of outreach and social media content on ARK patients and happenings at the ARK. Other related functions as needed. Required qualificationsHigh school graduation or GED. A year of experience in care and handling of animals in a rehabilitation or veterinary setting. Experience substitutes for the AMOUNT of experience needed. However, the KIND of experience is required. Ability to handle and restrain wildlife safely and effectively. Strong observational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Preferred qualificationsLicensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or comparable certification. Experience capturing and caring for wild animals that are injured or abandoned, especially birds and sea turtles. Knowledge of wildlife species native to the region and their habitats. Experience with animal behavior observation and enrichment techniques. Knowledge of local and federal wildlife regulations and permits. Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing). Salary Rate $31,200 Working ConditionsMay work in all weather conditions. May work in extreme temperatures. May work around chemical fumes. May work around standard office conditions. May work around biohazards. May work around chemicals. May work around electrical and mechanical hazards. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. Climbing of stairs and/or ladders. Lifting and moving. Work with injured animals and birds. Radiology and laser training will be provided to work with appropriate equipment. Work Shift This may include work during the standard work week as well as holidays and will require some weekend availability. Required Materials Resume/CV Letter of interest 3 work references with their contact information including email address; at least one reference should be from a supervisor. Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.