Animal Services Officer

Animal Services Officer

Salary

$38,820.00 - $58,225.00 Annually

Location

Pflugerville, TX

Job Type

Full-Time Non-Exempt

Department

PAWS

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Its a great time to be in Pflugerville!

The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the Citys P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork.

All City of Pflugerville employees, both full-time and part-time, are able to take advantage of a generous 457 deferred compensation plan and a 100% paid employee assistance program that offers financial, legal, mental, and career coaching and much more!

Most City job postings remain open for 30 days, though some may be extended. Hiring managers typically begin contacting applicants within 1 - 30 days, but in some cases, contact may occur up to 60 days after posting.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring manager. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will usually receive a notification within 30 - 60 days.

If you have not heard back after that timeframe or have questions about your application, please contact People & Culture.

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Animal Services Supervisor or his/her designee, the Animal Services Officer will uphold the ordinances and laws regarding animal violations. Patrols within the City limits or assigned area; responds to complaints, impounds animals, provides assistance to the general public, verifies animal vaccinations, sets traps to capture wild or domestic animals, administers euthanasia drugs; May be responsible for the caring of animals at the shelter and maintaining the animal shelter. Carries out duties in accordance with established policies and procedures; exercises moderate levels of independent judgement, discretion, and initiative in the interpretation of related ordinances and laws. Interacts frequently with external public and department personnel.

Essential Job Functions and Other Important Duties

• Patrol, capture and impound domestic animals and non-domestic animals that are not appropriately restrained or that are creating nuisances or health/safety hazards, as prescribed by City ordinances and the Texas Department of Health: place traps to capture problem animals.
• Investigate reported complaints regarding animal abuse, animal bite instances, animal nuisances, and other violations of City ordinances and state laws; issue warnings and citations for violations: take appropriate action, including the issuance of warnings and citations as appropriate.
• Provide for the humane care and feeding of animals received; maintain the animal shelter and grounds as necessary in a safe and sanitary manner; ensure adequate food is dispensed on a daily basis; provide or obtain appropriate treatment for wounded/sick animals; clean facility and grounds on an as needed basis.
• Prepare required reports and apply for seizure warrants as needed.
• Act as City liaison to public agencies and community organizations concerned with animal issues: provide support and assistance as applicable.
• Quarantine animals suspected of biting for rabies observation. Euthanatize and remove heads of possible rabid animals and transport lab specimens to Texas Department of Health.
• Maintain animal services equipment and vehicles: implement routine schedule of required maintenance; repair or schedule the repair/replacement of faulty equipment.
• Maintain required inventories of supplies, materials, and equipment: prepare requisitions; make purchases as necessary.
• Train other personnel as required.
• Present training on rabies awareness, bite prevention and animal care at schools, civic groups and other groups.
• Euthanize animals when required.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare routine and special reports regarding all aspects of duties, as specified by department or City management.
• Enters data necessary for tracking complaints, animals, etc. into computer database. Bills veterinarian clinics as needed.
• Prepares and forwards specimen to State laboratory for examination.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Job Qualifications

Formal Education: High School diploma or equivalent experience.

Relatable Work Experience: 1+ years' experience working with animals, or some combination of experience and training that provides requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities and satisfies state requirements preferred.

Training (Licenses(s) and/or Certification(s): Valid Class C Texas driver's license, State Animal Control Certification within 9 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Euthanasia certification preferred.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed & Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

• Knowledge of safe and effective animal collection and impoundment techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of City ordinances and state laws relating to areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge of various breeds of dogs, cats, other domestic animals, and livestock.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer, associated software programs, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain professionally effective relationships with external public/vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain assigned City vehicles, radio and other communication devices, animal euthanasia equipment, office equipment, and animal capture and handling equipment, etc.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, as well as strong time and task management skills.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to traps and euthanasia equipment such as needles, drugs and tourniquets.

Environmental Factors and Other Physical Requirements:

• Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions in an office and outside environment; must be able to lift up 100 lbs.
• Visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate office equipment, specified vehicles, equipment, and hand tools.
• Various working shifts, as assigned; will work weekends and holidays; overtime occasionally required.

If you are someone interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!

For more details about the benefits offered by the City, please visit: Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website

Benefits Overview:

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month.
• 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.
• Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.
• 24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.
• 10 wellness hours each fiscal year.
• Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employees gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.
• Military leave.
• Education reimbursement assistance.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit Benefits | Pflugerville, TX - Official Website.

Employer City of Pflugerville

Address PO Box 589

Pflugerville, Texas, 78691-0589

Phone (512) 990-6175

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pflugerville