Job Description
Salary: $17.85 Hourly
Location : 285 Uptown Blvd. Cedar Hill TX, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 380012-AS11-03-2026
Department: Animal Shelter
Opening Date: 03/30/2026
Closing Date: 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Why This Role is Valuable The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a full time Animal Shelter Attendant to join the Tri-City Animal Shelter & Adoption Center's team!
The purpose of this position is to maintain the City's animal shelter and the animals housed within. This position is responsible for performing routine animal and related duties including: maintaining and cleaning kennel areas, caring for and socializing animals, assisting with and performing euthanasia, monitoring and assisting the front desk, assisting the public, and interfacing with other City employees, volunteers, and citizens. This position may also include: performing behavior evaluations, medical evaluations, medical treatments, and diagnostic tests, as well as assisting in surgery and providing daily care and medications for animals under medical treatment. Additionally, this position may provide direction to other employees and volunteers.
How You Add Value - Maintains shelter by cleaning animal cages, sweeping and mopping floors, loading and unloading food and cat litter, removing trash, maintaining and cleaning equipment and cleaning the bathrooms. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and any weight above 50 pounds requires a two person lift.
- Cares for animals by feeding and watering animals, exercising and bathing animals, performing vaccinations, assisting in the impounding of animals and performing or assisting in euthanizing animals. Must be able to hold animals and restrain on a leash.
- Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner. Monitors the front desk by answering inquiries over the telephone or in person, collecting fees, preparing and maintaining records, receiving paperwork and entering information into computer.
- Assists the public by performing adoption procedures and assisting in reclaiming lost animals; assists with off-site adoptions.
- Monitors the health of animals by examining and screening animals for illness and disease. Evaluate animals for adoption and euthanasia.
- Regular attendance required. Must be available to be called in if necessary. Must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.
What You Bring to the Role - High school diploma or GED required.
- No experience required. Preference may be given to candidates with at least one year animal related experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of computer programs including experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook, internet usage, and the ability to accurately and efficiently type documents is preferred.
- Valid Texas Driver's License required.
- Current euthanasia certificate required or candidates must complete TDH/TDSHS Required Euthanasia Training within six months of hire; Must complete the pre-exposure rabies vaccination series within six months of hire.
How to Join Our Family Complete online application at Cedar Hill City Website at The City of Cedar Hill can no longer accept actual/faxed applications. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. There are computers at the Cedar Hill Library for applicants that do not have access to a computer at home. If you are having trouble with the NEOGOV Applicant tracking site, please call the NEOGOV technical support number at 1-877-204-4442 and select option 1.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext 1050.
The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.
CITY OF CEDAR HILL
285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-291-5100
The City of Cedar Hill's culture sets us apart from any other City in the world. We live by five very important values, which also contain many parts to make a whole. The five values we live by are High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented and Fun.
Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of our organization, the City of Cedar Hill exemplifies our family oriented values by offering a comprehensive benefits plan, supporting the present and future of our employees. Full time benefits include:
Security for the Present: - Health Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Additional Supplemental Plans
- Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account
Security for the Future: - TMRS Retirement Plan (Employee contributes 7% pre-tax, City provides 2 to 1 matching, vesting after 5 years, with option of retirement, at any age, with 20 years of service)
- Deferred Compensation Plans through ICMA and Nationwide
Additional Benefits: - Education Reimbursement Assistance
- Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center Employee Membership (Family membership discounts available)
- Zula B. Wylie Public Library Card
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity
Leave Benefits: - Vacation
- Sick
- 12 Paid City Holidays
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Weekend work