Animal Center Assistant Care Technician; Part-time

Overview

Position #7524

FLSA Non-Exempt

Classification Type:
Temporary/Seasonal/Year-Round Part-time

Department:
Animal Services - Operations

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal (Non-Benefitted)

Work Schedule:

Approximately 15-20 hours/week. Flexible schedule available. Hours available Monday-Friday between 8am-6pm. Rotating weekends, special events, and holidays.

Posting Opening Date: 07/06/2026

Posting Closing Date: [Not specified]

Performs animal feeding and care, assists customers interested in adopting animals, and performs facility cleaning and other duties related to the care of animals housed at the City of Bryan’s Animal Center. This is a part-time year-round position.

• Receives, handles, and kennels animals of all species, including those of unknown temperament, aggressive, sick, or injured animals.
• Prepares and dispenses food and water to animals.
• Performs bathing and basic grooming of animals.
• Provides animals with exercise and basic training.
• Assists the public looking for lost or adoptable pets.
• Facilitates the animal adoption process by answering customer questions, searching for and introducing them to various animals, and assisting with adoption procedures.
• Performs routine inspections of animals, including monitoring and documenting behavior, symptoms of disease, and overall condition.
• Conducts general health checks, administers medicine, and vaccinates animals; provides special care when advised of animals requiring medication, treatment, and/or special needs.
• Maintains records and files of the animal center and the animals housed there; logs all incidents concerning animal control.
• Cleans and disinfects kennels and cages, including cleaning food bowls and litter pans, and sweeping and using a high-pressure water hose to clean floors and walls.
• Assists in humane euthanizing animals due to disease, injury, or overcrowded conditions.
• Cleans and maintains the facility and performs minor facility repairs.
• Restocks supplies in all animal areas; maintains adequate supplies, including food, cleaning, and disinfectant supplies.
• Maintains a safe and effective work environment and complies with all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Assists other staff with their assignments, helps train new staff, and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess at least one (1) year of work experience, preferably involving the care of animals.
• Must possess an affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and be familiar and comfortable working with various breeds of dogs, cats, and other animals.

Preferred:

• Additional higher education, training, or certification directly related to animal care.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge of:

• The general care, nutrition, and handling of a variety of animal breeds and species.
• Principles and practices of record keeping.

Ability to:

• Learn job-related procedures and techniques, primarily through verbal instruction, observation, and on-the-job training.
• Perform standardized routines and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Humanely and safely handle frightened, injured, ill, and/or aggressive animals.
• Tolerate the euthanasia of animals.
• Recognize sick or injured animals and notify the proper authorities.
• Recognize the need for, and use, animal restraint equipment when necessary.
• Maintain relevant written records and operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software to enter data as required.
• Respond to questions in person and by phone.
• Organize work for timely completion.
• Follow proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Demonstrate collaborative, respectful, and productive work habits.
• Remain constantly alert and aware of workplace hazards and follow safety practices.
• Abide by City and department administrative directives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice and information…