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City of Big Spring

Kennel Worker

Big Spring, TX

$40K/yr

Receive, handle, and kennel animals of all species, including stray, abandoned, sick, injured and/or dangerous animals from Animal Control Officers. Assist in the euthanasia of animals with ...

City of Royse City, TX

KENNEL TECHNICIAN - PT

TX · On-site

$14.48/hr

Provide each animal with food and water following approved feeding protocols * Assist as needed with the check-in of new animals and inspection * Monitor animals and inform the Animal Control Officer ...

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KENNEL TECHNICIAN - PT

Royse City, TX · On-site

$11.25 - $14.75/hr

Provide each animal with food and water following approved feeding protocols * Assist as needed with the check-in of new animals and inspection * Monitor animals and inform the Animal Control Officer ...

City of Royse City

KENNEL TECHNICIAN - PT

Royse City, TX · On-site

$14.48/hr

... Assist as needed with the check-in of new animals and inspection Monitor animals and inform the Animal Control Officer or veterinarian of any health issues or unusual behavior with the animals ...

City of Big Spring, TX

Kennel Worker

Big Spring, TX · On-site

$40K/yr

Receive, handle, and kennel animals of all species, including stray, abandoned, sick, injured and/or dangerous animals from Animal Control Officers. * Assist in the euthanasia of animals with ...

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Vet Technician

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$21.15/hr

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant to ... Qualifications * 1+ years' of animal health care assisting a veterinarian, animal control or animal ...

City Of League City

Animal Care Technician

League City, TX

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

This includes animals which may be ill, injured, quarantined, or aggressive while utilizing established animal care and control equipment and techniques. Assist with adoption processes, including ...

MD Anderson

Senior Animal Attendant

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$22.12 - $25/hr

Report facility, equipment, or animal area concerns to the Supervisor or Team Leader. Assist with ... QC. Perform basic housekeeping tasks and restock supplies. Conduct inventory and report supply ...

Fortis Life Sciences

Animal Care Associate

Montgomery, TX · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

Animal Health Technician Location: Montgomery, TX (Onsite) About Fortis Life Sciences Fortis is a ... control efforts. * Assist with facility maintenance, landscaping, pasture upkeep, and other ...

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What is the difference between Animal Control Assistant vs Animal Control Officer?

AspectAnimal Control AssistantAnimal Control Officer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, training in animal handlingHigh school diploma, often additional certifications in animal control or law enforcement
Work EnvironmentAnimal shelters, municipal offices, field workField work, animal shelters, law enforcement settings
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipal animal control departments, sheltersMunicipal law enforcement agencies, animal control departments
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Animal Control Assistants typically support animal control officers by handling animals and assisting with administrative tasks. Animal Control Officers have more responsibilities, including enforcing laws, capturing stray animals, and investigating animal-related complaints. Both roles work in similar environments, but officers usually require additional certifications and law enforcement training.

What are the most commonly searched types of Animal Control jobs in Texas? The most popular types of Animal Control jobs in Texas are:
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Infographic showing various Animal Control Assistant job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, and 31% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Office Assistant I - Animal Rescue & Assistance

City of Pasadena

Pasadena, TX • On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Duties: Answers phone calls from citizens, assists customers at front desk with incoming and outgoing animals, pet adoptions, issues animal license, cares for sheltered animals and maintains shelter records. Rotates Tuesday and Thursday evenings as well as Saturdays. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires minimal supervision. Assists visitors to the shelter with lost and impounded pets, quarantined animals, pet adoptions, pet licenses, relinquished pets, and offers information about pet responsibility, city ordinances and state laws. Enters data concerning animals housed at the shelter, pet owner information, pet license information, spay/neuter information, and other information related to monthly reports and state mandated records for animal shelters. Assists with filing of documents. Regularly checks lost and found information to match lost animals with those in the shelter. Communicates and organizes pet transfers to other agencies, breed rescue groups and veterinarians. Tracks status of Action Line complaints and coordinates with dispatcher to ensure that complaints are handled and reported back to the Mayor's Action Line office. Keep the reception area organized, neat and clean. Assist with daily inventory of animals. Prepares citations and case information for monthly court dockets. Prepares renewal notices for pet licenses. Advises supervisor of situations that are unusual, complicated, require police back-up or extremely irate citizens. Assists Animal Care Technicians to prepare paperwork and organize the transport of animals to be spayed or neutered. Assists with preparing the shelter for visitors on Saturday mornings by cleaning the lobby and restrooms. Perform other duties as needed. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED; two years' experience with office machines such as computers, copiers, fax machines, ten key, typewriter. Two years with customer service and data entry. Valid Texas Driver's license. Experience working with and handling animals. Ability to identify dog and cat breeds and various types of wildlife, including birds. Acquire Basic Animal Control Officer certification within one year of hire date. PREFERRED: Bilingual (English/Spanish). Experience and good record of working with the public.

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

  • Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
  • The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
  • Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
  • The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
  • As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
  • Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
    • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
    • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
    • From 11 to less than 21 years of service – four weeks of vacation per year.
    • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
    • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.

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