Part-Time Continual: Recreation Assist II-Animal Tech Assistant

Job Title

2025 (Animal Services) Recreation Assistant II (03-19-25 to 04-10-25)

Parks & Recreation (Animal Services)

Animal Services

Animal Services Manager

PR (AS)

Intermittent Part-Time
· Permanent

04/10/2025

Our Recreation Assistant II plays a crucial role in ensuring the well‑being & daily care of our shelter animals, including cleaning enclosures, providing nutritious meals, & creating a clean, safe environment where animals can thrive. This role has a meaningful impact on the lives of animals & their future owners by facilitating adoptions & guiding prospective pet owners through the adoption process with detailed, compassionate information about each animal.

Valuable experience is gained in animal handling & skills are developed to monitor animal health closely. All of this is accomplished while working with a supportive, knowledgeable team dedicated to animal welfare & community service.

Our next Recreation Assistant II will receive hands‑on training in animal care, shelter operations, & customer service, all while working in a safe & friendly environment. Our experienced team is committed to supporting new employees’ growth & providing guidance in learning best practices for animal handling, health monitoring, & adoption assistance. We prioritize safety, compassion, & teamwork, creating a positive workplace where our employees gain valuable skills & make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals & the community.

• Animal Care:
  Clean & provide daily care to animals, ensuring they are healthy, fed, & housed in a clean environment.
• Adoption Assistance:
  Support pet adoptions by helping prospective pet owners, providing information about animals, & facilitating the adoption process.
• Customer Service:
  Answer telephone inquiries, assist visitors, & provide excellent customer service to pet owners & the general public.
• Animal Handling:
  Safely & humanely restrain animals for various procedures, including medical examinations & vaccinations.
• Health Monitoring:
  Observe animals for signs of illness or distress & report any concerns to senior staff.

High school diploma or G.E.D.

• Previous experience in an animal care or veterinary setting is a plus but not required.
• Basic computer skills for data entry & record‑keeping.
• Strong telephone & communication skills to effectively interact with the public.

• Proficiency in safely restraining animals for various procedures.
• Maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Communicates well with Animal Services patrons of various ages from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates kindness to Animal Services patrons & presents professional attitude at all times.
• Must be able to communicate verbally & in writing.

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• This is a non‑driving position.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must have reliable transportation to‑and‑from work.
• Must be available to work shifts.
• Follows scheduling protocols & routinely obtains work schedule.
• Follows time & attendance guidelines.
• Adheres to payroll requirements.
• Attends required trainings & meetings.
• Reviews posted event calendars.
• Must be able to follow instructions & adhere to shelter protocols & procedures.
• Performs all job tasks according to rules, guidelines & expectations of Animal Services Manager.
• Responds in a timely manner to all forms of communication regarding City of Salina employment by way of phone calls, emails, texts, etc.

• Moderate, exerting up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Capability to stand, walk, & bend for extended periods.

• Positive attitude & willingness to learn.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to animal welfare.
• Compassion & kindness toward animals & pet owners are essential.
• Maintains positive & cooperative working relationships.
• Patience & resilience, especially when dealing with challenging situations or distressed animals.

Part‑time position with 5‑25 hours per week. Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends &…