Animal Shelter Attendant

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a full time Animal Shelter Attendant to join the Tri-City Animal Shelter & Adoption Center's team! The purpose of this position is to maintain the City’s animal shelter and the animals housed within. This position is responsible for performing routine animal and related duties including: maintaining and cleaning kennel areas, caring for and socializing animals, assisting with and performing euthanasia, monitoring and assisting the front desk, assisting the public, and interfacing with other City employees, volunteers, and citizens. This position may also include: performing behavior evaluations, medical evaluations, medical treatments, and diagnostic tests, as well as assisting in surgery and providing daily care and medications for animals under medical treatment. Additionally, this position may provide direction to other employees and volunteers. Maintains shelter by cleaning animal cages, sweeping and mopping floors, loading and unloading food and cat litter, removing trash, maintaining and cleaning equipment and cleaning the bathrooms. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and any weight above 50 pounds requires a two person lift. Cares for animals by feeding and watering animals, exercising and bathing animals, performing vaccinations, assisting in the impounding of animals and performing or assisting in euthanizing animals. Must be able to hold animals and restrain on a leash. Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner. Monitors the front desk by answering inquiries over the telephone or in person, collecting fees, preparing and maintaining records, receiving paperwork and entering information into computer. Assists the public by performing adoption procedures and assisting in reclaiming lost animals; assists with off-site adoptions. Monitors the health of animals by examining and screening animals for illness and disease. Evaluate animals for adoption and euthanasia. Regular attendance required. Must be available to be called in if necessary. Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. No experience required. Preference may be given to candidates with at least one year animal related experience. Intermediate knowledge of computer programs including experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook, internet usage, and the ability to accurately and efficiently type documents is preferred. Valid Texas Driver's License required. Current euthanasia certificate required or candidates must complete TDH/TDSHS Required Euthanasia Training within six months of hire; Must complete the pre-exposure rabies vaccination series within six months of hire. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening. CITY OF CEDAR HILL 285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100 Cedar Hill, TX 75104 View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr