Animal Care Attendant

$9.00

Per Hour

DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Webb County $9.80 - $15.89 Per hour

Animal Care Attendant

ANIMAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY

Occupation: Animal Caretakers

Location: LAREDO, TX - 78040

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16947039

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 12/08/2025

Updated: 04/10/2026

Expires: 05/10/2026

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours), Permanent Employment, Flexible Shift

Job Requirements and Properties

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Age

18 and up

Language

English, Well

Schedule

Part Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Shift

Flexible Shift

Public Transit

Available

Benefits

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POSITION SUMMARY

Animal Care Specialists are responsible for the day-to-day care of animals in the shelter, the daily cleaning of the facility, and helping find homes for animals placed up for adoption.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide the daily enrichment, cleaning, and sanitizing of kennels along with associated equipment

Ensure food and water are provided for the animals as needed

Maintain inventory of animals, equipment and supplies

Screen animals for disposition and complete animal profiles

Report any health or behavioral problems displayed by animals to management immediately

Assist potential adopters in finding their forever pet

Dispose of trash in a timely manner

Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required

Candidates will work independently and responsibly while observing all health and safety guidelines and contribute enthusiastically to the positive culture and mission of LAPS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to learn procedures related to sanitizing kennels, equipment, and general animal handling

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Ability to learn safety protocols and procedures

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Learn and use shelter software

Be organized, detail-oriented and have strong time management skills

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public, volunteers, staff, and management

Recognize and interpret animal signals in an efficient manner

Work with frequent interruption and changes in priorities

Perform all physical requirements of the position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical requirements include frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and greater than 50 pounds with assistance, as well as hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to climbing, kneeling, lifting, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and walking to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are inside and outside with frequent exposure to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, noise, dirty environment, confining workspace and unfavorable odors. This position requires working rotating schedules and weekends.