What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Technician position at Bexar County, TX?

Salary : $3,042.00 Monthly

Location : San Antonio, TX

Job Type : Full-time Regular

Job Number : 2025-01695

Department : Environmental Services

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing the cleaning, maintenance, and sanitizing of kennels and associated equipment. Ensures food and water are provided to animals, along with walking, exercising healthy and ambulatory animals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cleans and sanitizes treatment room, kennel area, and equipment to include all runs, cages, walls, doors, and floors; cleans play yard areas throughout the day
Feeds and waters all animals; monitors food intake and animal waste and reports changes to Animal Shelter Manager
Demonstrates excellent customer relations with internal and external customers
Vaccinates, medicates, and preps animals for surgery; creates and maintains scheduling for medicating animals as required
Follows schedule to ensure animals are exercised daily
Monitors behavior and characteristics of animals and notifies the Animal Shelter Manager or the Veterinary Personnel on duty of any changes immediately
Washes, dries and folds all laundry and maintains an orderly laundry room; cleans all dishes, toys, and litter pans used by animals
Monitors and maintains inventory of animals, equipment, cleaning supplies, restroom supplies, animal food, and litter
Creates and maintains animal profile information in shelter software; records and completes screening of animals for current disposition and updates animal profiles
Helps in the adoption of animals, provides information to owners (lost animals), and works with transferred animals
Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate and one (1) year experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter / kennel; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of animal care and feeding procedures; knowledge of humane animal handling and housing; knowledge of recognizing and interpreting animal signals

Basic skill in operating a computer and office equipment; skill in customer service

Ability to work in an efficient manner with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities; ability to learn procedures related to sanitizing kennels, equipment, and general animal handling and to communicate clearly and effectively; ability to learn and use shelter software; ability to learn safety protocols and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected / Appointed Officials, outside organizations and the general public

Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver's license, Class C or higher

Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation

Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands :

Constantly working in outdoor conditions with exposure to temperature variations, and varied weather conditions

Exposure to insects, insect and animal bites, flammable liquids, cramped work areas, dust, damp / wet / dirty surfaces, poisonous plants, oily surfaces, high noise areas, chemical and biological irritants, noxious odors and fumes sometimes requiring the use of protective equipment and breathing apparatus

Exposure to animals of unknown temperament and background

Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-60 pounds

Occasionally moves items weighing up to 60-100 pounds

Occasionally moves about the office

Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

Positions self to perform essential functions

Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone : 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County :

NOTE : Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

None

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter / kennel?

Do you have and maintain a valid Class C Texas driver's license?

Are you able to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance?

Are you able to clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test?

Are you able to work more than 40 hours during the work week?

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Salary : $3,042

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