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Job Description
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 driver's license is required.
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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