Animal Center Assistant Care Technician (Part-time)

• Receives, handles, and kennels animals of all species, including those of unknown temperament, and aggressive, sick, or injured animals.
• Prepares and dispenses food and water to animals.
• Performs bathing and basic grooming of animals.
• Provides animals with exercise and basic training.
• Assists the public looking for lost or adoptable pets.
• Facilitates the animal adoption process by answering customer questions, searching for and introducing them to various animals, and assisting with adoption procedures.
• Performs routine inspections of animals to include monitoring and documenting their behavior, symptoms of disease, and overall condition.
• Conducts general health checks, administers medicine, and vaccinates animals; provides special care when advised of animals requiring medication, treatment, and/or special needs.
• Maintains records and files of the animal center and the animals housed there; logs all incidents concerning animal control.
• Cleans and disinfects kennels and cages, including cleaning food bowls and litter pans, and sweeping and using a high-pressure water hose to clean floors and walls.
• Assists in humanely euthanizing animals due to disease, injury, or overcrowded conditions.
• Cleans and maintains the facility and performs minor facility repairs.
• Restocks supplies in all animal areas; maintains adequate supplies, including food, cleaning, and disinfectant supplies.
• Maintains a safe and effective work environment and complies with all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assists other staff with their assignments, helps train new staff, and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

• High School Diploma or GED .
• Must possess at least one (1) year of work experience, preferably involving the care of animals.
• Must possess an affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and be familiar and comfortable working with various breeds of dogs, cats, and other animals.

• Additional higher education, training, or certification directly related to animal care.

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Required to perform shift work in a rotation of days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays.

City of Bryan

979-209-5060