Animal Center Assistant Care Technician; Part-time

Position #

Position # 7524

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Classification Type

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

Department

Department Animal Services - Operations

Job Type

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

Work Schedule

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

Hiring Pay Rate

Hiring Pay Rate $12.00/hour

Posting Opening Date

Posting Opening Date 08/21/2026

Posting Closing Date

Job Summary

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, and 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 to include monitoring and documenting their 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 humanely 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.

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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 any workplace hazards and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.
• Abide by City and department administrative directives, policies, procedures, rules, and…