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Job Summary

Job Description
 

Overview

The Animal Keeper I performs general animal care and keeping duties for the department. Ensures the safe and human care of animals that are kept in the City's animal shelters and stables.

Essential Functions

1 Feeds, waters, exercises and grooms animals to ensure good health and appearance of animals.

2 Cleans and repairs kennels, stalls, or cages of animals to ensure proper sanitary and safety conditions.

3 Monitors and observes animals in cages or stalls to detect illnesses and injuries and ensure proper care is provided.

4 Assists animal control officers with unloading animals to place animals in kennel or in loading euthanized animals to transport to landfill

5 Assists senior animal control officers in euthanasia laboratory, or city veterinarians while examining animals.

6 Delivers animals to veterinary clinic for sterilization, evaluation, or minor treatment; transports animals to various locations for adoptions and other events.

7 Completes paperwork and handles telephone calls pertaining to public inquiries on adoption of animals or for locating animals that have been picked up by animal control officers.

8 Collects fees and writes receipts for registration and adoption of animals in shelter.

9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of animal care practices and policies.

2 Ability to meet, talk and deal effectively with the public.

3 Ability to acquire knowledge in the care and handling of animals.

4 Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

5 Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

6 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

7 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: 

Department Note:

The Pet Support Animal Keeper 1 is responsible for triaging and impounding animals entering the shelter and for supporting community members seeking assistance with pets. This is a customer-service–focused role that works with people in sensitive situations, while making safe, policy-aligned intake decisions that are clearly and accurately documented. The position requires strong computer use for case documentation and communication, attention to detail, animal-handling skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with compassion and professionalism.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.