Animal Care Worker

  • City of Gallup, NM
  • New Mexico
  • Full Time

CLOSING DATE: JUNE 1, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To Provide compassionate and attentive care of the animals at all times, maintain a clean healthy environment for the animals and the public, and assist with animal adoptions. Daily, thorough cleaning of all animals areas, including inside/outside runs, cart areas, floors, dishes, bedding, and stocking supplies and doing laundry; spot cleaning of animal and public areas throughout the day. Treating all animals humanely, properly and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance; feeding the animals, including providing special diets as needed. Monitor the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and rapidly identify any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) and immediately report the concern to the supervisor or veterinary technician. Other duties assigned.

Additional Information:

Beginning Hourly Pay: $ 16.68 p/h

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
  • Valid Driver's License (state of residence) that meets City's insurability requirements.
  • Animal handling, animal shelter and/or laborer experience desirable

Other Conditions:

  • Must Pass Background Check

Application Special Instructions:

Please respond accurately to all questions regarding your qualification requirements.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : ANIMAL CONTROL

Location : 3

Job ID: 522231594
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2026

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