Animal Care Worker, Austin Animal Services (Animal Care Division)
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LocationAustin Animal Center
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 29, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Ability to handle animals of unknown health and temperament
Experience in cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining shelter areas
Ability to work in outdoor elements (summer heat, winter cold)
Adherence to State minimum standards and shelter policies
About This Position
The Animal Care Worker is responsible for the basic feeding and cleaning up of the animals at the Austin Animal Shelter. This includes dogs, cats, reptiles, livestock and more.
This position reports to the Animal Services Supervisor and the leads on duty who guide/mentor and respond to any questions the Animal Care Worker may have about day- to-day operations.
Your skills will help shelter pets heal, get adopted, and start brand new lives. This position also works in the elements of summer heat and winter cold.
Job Description:
Purpose:
This position performs all aspects of humane animal care duties to ensure animal safety and well-being, and provides quality customer service by providing the public with assistance and accurate information regarding Animal Services’ policies, programs, and procedures.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
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Cleans, disinfects, and maintains shelter areas as assigned.
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Feeds, waters, bathes, dips, and exercises animals. Provides humane sheltering services in compliance with State minimum standards and shelter policies.
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Safely and humanely handles animals of unknown health and temperament.
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Assists in monitoring the medical and behavioral status of animals, and performs related healthcare activities.
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Contributes to the programs and services that support the shelter’s live outcome goal.
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Loads dead animals onto trucks.
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Ensures the safety of animals and people in the shelter.
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Accurately maintains all required records in the shelter’s database.
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Provides information to the public.
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Assists in unloading trucks, stocking shelter areas and storing materials. Assists in preparation, transport and documentation of specimens for rabies testing.
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Maintains facility and grounds in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
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None.