**Animal Care Taker** PeopleReady of Houston, TX is now hiring Animal Care Takers in League City, TX! Apply today and you could start as soon as this week. **As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:** + Connections and experience with some of the top companies in your area + Great benefit package options + Get matched to jobs quickly. + Competitive pay and steady schedule + The ability to see your schedule and track your hours right from our easy-to-use app, JobStack! **Pay Rate:** _The pay rate for this job is $16 - $16 / hour*_ **What you'll be doing as a Animal Care Taker :** + Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, watering, enrichment, andbehavior modification + Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, work areas, and equipment inaccordance with established health and safety protocols + Assist with animal intake which may include, physical exams, blood draw,administering vaccines, or running diagnostic testing + Observe animals and document signs of illness, injury, or behavioralconcerns according to shelter procedures + Humanely handle all animals using Fear Free procedures and positive reinforcement techniques as trained + This includes animals that may be ill, injured, quarantined, or aggressive while utilizing established animal care and control equipment and techniques + Assist with adoption processes, including presenting animals and sharing basic information with the public + Support vaccination, medication administration, and basic medical care as directed by veterinary or supervisory staff + Maintain accurate records related to animal health, feeding, medications,behavior and daily activities + Provide courteous and professional customer service to the public,volunteers, and partner organizations + Follow all safety procedures, infection control standards, and animalwelfare regulations + Perform all other duties as assign **Available shifts:** Shift timings - 1st Shift (Day) **Job requirements:** + Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady + High school diploma or GED + Previous experience working with animals in a shelter, kennel, veterinary clinic, or similar environment preferred; relevant experience + may be considered in lieu of formal education + Ability to safely handle animals of various sizes, temperaments, and health conditions + Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record + Preferred Qualifications + One (1) or more years of experience in animal care, animal shelter operations, or veterinary assistance + Candidates will need to be comfortable working around animals. Part-time temp to perm. 25-30 hours + Background check and drug test required **Ready to take control of the way you work?** Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. **Please contact our Houston, TX branch for more information:** **Branch # 1189** **Address: 11130 Gulf Freeway, Suite 800, Houston, TX 77034** **Email Address: 1189-br@PeopleReady.com** *Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated. Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. 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