Kennel Technician, Animal Shelter

City of Alexandria, LA • Full-time • Alexandria, Louisiana, United States • $26.00k - $31.20k / year • 3h ago

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Kennel Technician, Animal Shelter

Annual Salary Range: $25,999.12 - $31,203.28 Grade: 14

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Animal Shelter Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana, to perform manual work in the operation and maintenance of the Animal Shelter for the City of Alexandria. Work is performed under the supervision of the Crew Leader, Animal Control and Superintendent, Animal Control and is subject to a rotating weekend shift.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, bowls, and related equipment.

· Feeds, waters, and exercises animals daily, or more often as needed; bathes and dips as needed.

· Handles, tags, and moves animals within the shelter; maintains accurate location records.

· Identifies injuries and illnesses, reports condition, isolates to prevent exposure to well animals, and administers medications as directed.

· Restrains animals; assists the veterinarian and other personnel during exams, evaluations, and vaccinations.

· Assists visitors in adopting, reclaiming, and impounding by loading, unloading, and showing animals.

· Cleans, disinfects, and maintains the facility’s buildings, including removing trash.

· Maintains grounds by mowing grass, trimming fence lines, and picking up litter.

· Supports and assists Animal Control Officers in performing their duties.

· Assists with euthanasia of animals, proper disposal, and documentation, per state regulations; performs euthanasia if certified. Performs private cremations of animal remains and maintains appropriate records.

· Assists with the inventory of supplies and reports needed supplies to the supervisor.

· Occasionally operates a city vehicle to pick up supplies from City warehouse, pet supply stores, and other vendors; transports animals to vet clinics, and in a state declared emergency, transports animals from mass shelters, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required; some experience in animal care is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at the time of appointment and maintain throughout employment. Must complete a basic animal control training course within one year of hire. May be required tocomplete state-regulated euthanasia training and obtain a valid State of Louisiana Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician certificate within two years of hire.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; Position is subject to work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Accepting applications: September 30 – October 14, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable. ** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application. **

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318)449-5077or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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