Animal Care Specialist

2247 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006, USA Job Description Posted Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM Uploading documents with your application: While PDFs are an acceptable file type, scanned PDFs or images (such as those created via Canva) are not supported by the applicant tracking system. JOB TITLE: Animal Care Specialist REPORTS TO: Animal Services Division Manager SUMMARY: Responsible for performing activities related to caring for sheltered animals including maintaining shelters, isolation and quarantine areas; assisting in locating lost pets; monitoring animals’ disposition; giving vaccinations; and, performing euthanasia. Work is performed with limited supervision. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Cleans and maintains the animal shelter, which includes: pressure washing kennels utilizing specialized cleaning chemicals; identifying diseases and other health conditions; handling aggressive, feral, injured, and other animals; and/or, performing other related activities. Assists the public in locating lost pets and adopting new pets. Works with the general public and rescue/humane organizations to re-home animals from the shelter to permanent homes. Evaluates temperament, health, and general adoptability of animals to ensure a safe and lasting adoption, which includes working with wildlife rehabilitators for the successful rehabilitation of injured or orphaned wildlife. Assists in euthanizing animals, following established guidelines and procedures. Assists office staff in coordinating calls for service by dispatching officers, answering telephones, and assisting walk-in customers. Monitors and maintains department inventory and supplies in accordance with departmental procedures. Recommends the ordering of supplies and inventory when appropriate. Photographs animals for inclusion on the animal adoption website. Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding animals included on the website. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of common animal and zoonotic diseases. Knowledge of animal behavior. Knowledge of animal breeds. Knowledge of sedatives utilized on animals. Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. Knowledge of basic animal anatomy. Knowledge of proper cleaning and sanitizing methods and procedures. Skilled in caring for animals. Skilled in identifying common animal diseases. Skilled in administering sedatives to animals. Skilled in cleaning and sanitizing animal care facilities. Skilled in providing customer service. Skilled in restraining and handling difficult animals. Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications. Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals, including good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lift up to 75lbs without assistance, including loading an animal into a transport unit. SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: None. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency. General experience handling and restraining animals. 1-2 years of customer service experience. Ability to obtain Euthanasia Technician Certification, as required by city policy, within 6 months of employment. Ability to obtain State of Texas Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within 1 year of employment. Requires a valid Texas Driver's License PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None. WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent climbing, balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and manual dexterity. Occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds. Work is typically performed in both a standard office and outdoor environment, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Work is occasionally performed in close quarters and high and precarious places. Potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles, infectious diseases, chemicals, and criminal suspects. Drive pick-up truck with animal transport equipment. Uses two-way radios, multi-line phone system and cellular phone. Frequent use of medical devices including syringes, needles, droppers, swabs and medical safety equipment. Administers canine and feline vaccinations, to include mixing, preparation and administer. Utilizes animal restraint equipment including restraint pole, snake pole, snake tongs, flexible snare, several size animal traps, injured animal transport equipment, animal muzzles, halters, livestock leads and harness. Uses high pressure cleaning equipment. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must pass pre-employment drug test. Must pass criminal history check. Must pass motor vehicle records check. Must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License. Must obtain Euthanasia Technician Certification, as required by city policy, within 6 months of employment. Must obtain State of Texas Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within 1 year of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr