Responsible for performing routine animal care and related duties at the Garland Animal Services’ Adoption Center and animal shelter including: medical evaluations, behavior evaluation, cleaning and maintaining kennel areas, socializing with adoptable animals and assisting citizens interested in adoption. Performs medical treatments, diagnostic tests, assists in surgery and providing daily routine care for animals in medical holding.
Pay Range: $15.54 - $22.96 ( Depending on qualifications and experience)
Work Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Sunday through Wednesday,
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conducting departmental medical evaluations for pets placed in adoption program
Assist in overseeing shelter medical services operations, including, but not limited to animal medical treatments, diagnostic testing, daily shelter surgeries, surgery appointments, vet check rounds, as well as the general care of animals under veterinary care.
Maintain proper inventory level of food, cleaning and other supplies.
Notify Supervisor when restocking items from shelter is needed.
Perform kennel cleaning and other related housekeeping duties.
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies and report any problems or needed repairs to Shelter Manager.
Works under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian employed by the City of Garland.
Assist with other shelter duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) equivalent
Customer service experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Experience:
Experience with animals
Experience with customer service
Experience handling cash
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Basic skill operating a computer and office equipment
Ability to handle animals over 25 pounds
Ability to assist guest with adoption process
Ability to thoroughly clean
Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
Ability to rapidly and accurately process information.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid State of Texas Class C driver's license
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The work is performed in an animal shelter surrounding. Position requires workers to walk or stand for periods oat a time; lift and carry over 25 pounds; bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speech normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing. Work is subject to working on weekends and holidays. Employee may have to work outside in a variety of weather conditions.
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