Animal Services Division
Police Department
Application deadline: Monday, May 19, 2025
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Wage: $15.00 per hour
Flexible variable hours up to 25 hours per week including evenings, weekends and holidays
Job Summary
Under direct supervision of senior staff, cleans and disinfects inside and outside kennel and caging areas
where animals are maintained and cleans animal supplies. Moves animals to and from kennel or caging
areas before and after cleaning, for exercise or medical treatment. Performs general custodial duties
and some maintenance repair of equipment and caging. Feeds, bathes, and socializes impounded
animals. May assist in performing screening tests including heartworm, leukemia, and fecal tests using
prescribed methods and instructions. May assist in giving vaccines, medications and other general
animal procedures. Updates animal informational sheets and impound cards with health information
and personality traits. Washes windows and doors, cleans bathrooms, dries and folds laundry and
changes light bulbs. Cleans counters and cupboards, floors and removes garbage. Assists in recording
information regarding new stray animals. Compares lost animal reports with found reports. Assists the
public with animal visits for adoptable animals, and answers questions relating to animal care and
applicable City animal ordinances. Assists in reclaiming animals to their owners. Conducts self in a
manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs
Minimum Qualifications
other duties as required.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Requires ability to handle domestic animals including dogs,
cats, small mammals, reptiles and birds with appropriate equipment. Must have the ability to lift 70 lbs.
Requires attention to detail, frequent bending, lifting, stooping, stretching and kneeling. Valid driver's
license with satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background
check.
It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and
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