FT Animal Shelter Attendant

# FT Animal Shelter Attendant

Salary

$17.83 Hourly

Location

Lancaster, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

5111-2024-2

Department

Neighborhood Services

Division

Animal Services

Opening Date

10/02/2024

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## Summary

Attends to and cares for animals in the City of Lancaster Animal Shelter by performing the following duties.

## Essential Duties and Responsibilities

– Assists prospective owners in selection of animals for adoption and in preparation of adoption forms.
– Advises new owners of pet examination and neuter services.
– Maintains list of prospective pet owners and contacts them when desired type of pet is available.
– Prepares license forms and collects fees.
– Reviews shelter records of licensed pet owners to identify owners of lost pets.
– Reviews other shelter records to help owners find lost pets.
– Compiles daily records required by animal shelter describing stray animals found by shelter workers and animals turned in by public.
– Cleans and disinfects cages, pens, and yards and sterilizes laboratory equipment and surgical instruments.
– Handling and care of all animals in the shelter including but not limited to feeding and watering the animals according to schedules, anesthetizes, inoculates, shaves, bathes, clips, and grooms animals, etc.
– Examines animals for signs of illness and treats them according to instructions.
– Transfers animals between quarters.
– Adjusts controls to regulate temperature and humidity of animals quarters.
– Records information according to instructions such as genealogy, diet, weight, medications, food intake, and license number.
– Other duties may be assigned.

## Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

## Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A class C valid drivers license is required.

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Agency
: City of Lancaster, Texas

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Department
: Neighborhood Services

Address
: 211 N. Henry St.

Lancaster, Texas, 75146

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Phone
: 9722181300