Animal Care Technician
4.
0 League City, TX League City, TX Full-time Full-time $16.
00 - $23.
19 an hour $16.
00 - $23.
19 an hour 23 hours ago 23 hours ago 23 hours ago Job Description Performs work in the League City animal shelter to include care and maintenance of animals and grounds while humanely following City policy and State of Texas laws.
This is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position.
As such, you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.
Example of Duties The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.
Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Clean the interior/exterior of the shelter by moving animals and cleaning and disinfecting the cages and kennel areas Interact with animals to determine suitability for adoptions Medicate injured animal according to veterinarian's instructions Complete vaccinations, de-worming, ear cleaning, bathing and medicating minor abrasions of animals Communicate observed animal behaviors and demeanor with the public to coordinate animal adoptions Explain shelter guidelines and State requirements for adoptions Complete required paperwork for animals being reclaimed by owners Complete various paperwork including impound paperwork, impound cards, quarantine observations sheets, adoptions paperwork and rabies agreements Perform all other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required.
No previous experience required.
Six months to one year's experience as an animal handler, veterinarian technician, or a related field preferred.
Supplemental Information Skill in:
Handling chemical hazards, aggressive animals and citizen complaints Ability to:
Able to lift 50 pounds Handle time pressures Perform multiple tasks simultaneously Work in a noisy and distracting environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light to medium physical effort lifting at least 50 lbs.
The position requires constant walking.
Some tasks frequently involve sitting, carrying, crouching, bending, stooping, kneeling on both knees, pushing/pulling and be able to tolerate cleaning chemicals, animal dander and hair.
Occasionally fixed dexterity, reaching, handling and climbing is required.
It is the policy of the City to provide full-time employees life, health, vision, and dental insurance benefit coverage.
The City will pay the cost for employee medical Health Savings Account (HSA) at 100%.
The City will make available dependent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance.
Life Insurance:
Mutual of Omaha Dental Insurance:
Cigna Health Insurance:
Self Insured - BCBSTX Vision Insurance:
Davis Vision Flexible Spending:
Flores Other benefits offered to League City Employees are:
Annual Longevity Payment:
$8.
00 per month Retirement Program:
Texas Municipal Retirement System Employee Contributes 7% City matches funds 2:
1 5 & 20 year vesting 10 Holidays 40 hours of Personal Business Time (pro-rated from hire date) 12 days per year Sick Leave Vacation- Increments based on tenure Deferred Compensation:
ICMA Employee Assistance Program:
UT Employee Assistance Program (UTEAP) Direct Deposit Section 125/IRS Education Incentive Short and Long Term Disability:
Mutual of Omaha.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
0 League City, TX League City, TX Full-time Full-time $16.
00 - $23.
19 an hour $16.
00 - $23.
19 an hour 23 hours ago 23 hours ago 23 hours ago Job Description Performs work in the League City animal shelter to include care and maintenance of animals and grounds while humanely following City policy and State of Texas laws.
This is a safety sensitive and/or DOT position.
As such, you will be required to participate in random drug testing at the city.
Example of Duties The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.
Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Clean the interior/exterior of the shelter by moving animals and cleaning and disinfecting the cages and kennel areas Interact with animals to determine suitability for adoptions Medicate injured animal according to veterinarian's instructions Complete vaccinations, de-worming, ear cleaning, bathing and medicating minor abrasions of animals Communicate observed animal behaviors and demeanor with the public to coordinate animal adoptions Explain shelter guidelines and State requirements for adoptions Complete required paperwork for animals being reclaimed by owners Complete various paperwork including impound paperwork, impound cards, quarantine observations sheets, adoptions paperwork and rabies agreements Perform all other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent required.
No previous experience required.
Six months to one year's experience as an animal handler, veterinarian technician, or a related field preferred.
Supplemental Information Skill in:
Handling chemical hazards, aggressive animals and citizen complaints Ability to:
Able to lift 50 pounds Handle time pressures Perform multiple tasks simultaneously Work in a noisy and distracting environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks involve the ability to exert light to medium physical effort lifting at least 50 lbs.
The position requires constant walking.
Some tasks frequently involve sitting, carrying, crouching, bending, stooping, kneeling on both knees, pushing/pulling and be able to tolerate cleaning chemicals, animal dander and hair.
Occasionally fixed dexterity, reaching, handling and climbing is required.
It is the policy of the City to provide full-time employees life, health, vision, and dental insurance benefit coverage.
The City will pay the cost for employee medical Health Savings Account (HSA) at 100%.
The City will make available dependent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance.
Life Insurance:
Mutual of Omaha Dental Insurance:
Cigna Health Insurance:
Self Insured - BCBSTX Vision Insurance:
Davis Vision Flexible Spending:
Flores Other benefits offered to League City Employees are:
Annual Longevity Payment:
$8.
00 per month Retirement Program:
Texas Municipal Retirement System Employee Contributes 7% City matches funds 2:
1 5 & 20 year vesting 10 Holidays 40 hours of Personal Business Time (pro-rated from hire date) 12 days per year Sick Leave Vacation- Increments based on tenure Deferred Compensation:
ICMA Employee Assistance Program:
UT Employee Assistance Program (UTEAP) Direct Deposit Section 125/IRS Education Incentive Short and Long Term Disability:
Mutual of Omaha.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
