Part-Time Animal Technician - Animal Services

Fort Bend County • Rosenberg, TX

8d • $15

About The Position

Receives animals brought into the shelter by citizens and may assist Animal Services Officers with animals they bring in. Completes all entry of the animal data into Chameleon software to create the kennel card with information about the animal including location found, picture, description and vaccines given. Cleans all cages in accordance with shelter protocol. Bathes and grooms animals as necessary for health and promotion of adoptions. Provides food and water at specified times and as necessary, maintains clean and pest free food preparation area, food bowls and water dishes/buckets. Maintains cleanliness of the can free roaming area. Answers questions from potential adopters, rescue organizations, volunteers and the public regarding animal health and behavior. Staffs adoptions events at the shelter and at outside venues, includes bathing, grooming animals, transport of animals to the event location and turning animals to the shelter. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with current automobile insurance
• Basic Animal Control Certification may be acquired after employment
• Schedule will require 3 days per week; Saturday, Sunday & Monday

Nice To Haves

• Kennel experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Receives animals brought into the shelter
• Assists Animal Services Officers with animals
• Completes animal data entry into Chameleon software
• Creates kennel cards with animal information
• Cleans cages according to shelter protocol
• Bathes and grooms animals
• Provides food and water to animals
• Maintains cleanliness of food preparation areas
• Maintains cleanliness of can free roaming area
• Answers questions from potential adopters and the public
• Staffs adoption events
• Transports animals to event locations
• Participates in emergency management duties

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED