Kennel Technician

Overview

The Kennel Technician is responsible for proper sanitation of feline/canine housing with appropriate cleaning chemicals and PPE required to maintain safe handling and preventing Zoonotic Disease spread. Handle animals with Zoonotic Diseases and multiple levels of behavior; including Rabies Quarantine canines/felines, aggressive canines and fractious felines. This position requires assisting the public with education, adoption, meet and greets, adoption forms, and investigations in the database.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of what proper sanitation protocols are in place for each specific species

• Appropriate use and knowledge of cleaning chemicals and PPE

• Maintain safe handling of all species in the shelter to prevent the spread of Zoonotic disease and create a quiet atmosphere for all animals in care of the shelter

• Knowledge of Shelter Policies and where to locate them

• Provide care of animals throughout the day; ensuring all animals have water; clean kennels; enrichment

• Monitor animals for behavioral and medical changes, properly document and alert medical team

• Practice proper animal handling, housing and care established by Standards of Shelter Medicine and regulated through state and local laws

• Direct contact with animals carrying Zoonotic Diseases; utilizing proper PPE

• Daily interaction with customers who are reclaiming animals, adopting, rescuing or obtaining information

• Must have excellent customer service

• Interaction with families with small children

• Able to handle complaints or irate customers in person or via phone and resolve issues effectively

• Assist customers with meet and greets, background check in database, adoption

• Knowledge of local City Ordinances and where to locate them; Adoption Processes and Standard of Care for Animals

• Knowledge of local city ordinances, where to locate them

• Excellent note taking required

• Proper intake of animals, utilizing proper intake dates and due out dates per city ordinance

• Knowledge of the multiple different Zoonotic diseases; how they are transmitted and how to prevent the spread of disease

• Vaccinate upon intake and microchip animals before leaving the shelter

• Knowledge of proper sanitation protocols utilizing proper dilutions of chemicals

• Proper sanitation of all animal housing areas; including counters, walls, scales, floors

• Remove feces from dog runs; trash pickup; organization of cleaning supplies and equipment

• Remove pet waste; sanitize each animal housing; inspect guillotine door system, gates, fencing, locking mechanisms, cables for safety

• Proper use of Incinerator

• Provide socialization and enrichment based on behavioral assessments

• Utilize Dog's Play for Life training to properly organize and regulate multiple level play groups

• Provide accurate assessment for temperament testing of canine interactions

• Assess and document canine behavior/temperament during human interactions

• Provide daily behavioral and social enrichment to maintain the animals' health and/or modify behavior caused by environmental stress

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt - Full-Time

• Rotating 40-hour work week, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED

• No prior experience required

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring

• Microchip Certification (in-house training)

• Vaccination Certification (in house training)

• Defensive Driving Certification (City training)

Required within one (1) year of hire

• Euthanasia Certification (DSHS)

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: December 22, 2025

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• City of Corpus Christi

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