Top 34 Animal shelter Jobs in Kansas

Animal Control Officer
City of Salina, Kansas —Salina, KS
- $43,971 - $46,176 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Shelter Manager
Brown County Humane Society —Hiawatha, KS
- $39,000 - $46,800 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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Animal Welfare Associate
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter —Manhattan, KS
- $14 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Animal Shelter Customer Service Representative I
City of Olathe, KS —Olathe, KS
- $17.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
Pet Adoption Counselor
Caring Hands Humane Society —Newton, KS
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Kennel Technician
Brown County Humane Society —Hiawatha, KS
- $10 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Maintenance
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TA Partner
Hill's Pet Nutrition —Overland Park, KS
- $86,000 - $121,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Adoption Counselor
KANSAS HUMANE SOCIETY OF WICHITA INC —Wichita, KS
- $14 an hour
- Caregiving
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
PT Adoption Counselor
Kansas Humane Society —Wichita, KS
- $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Caregiving
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Barn Staff Part-Time Osawatomie Kansas
Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary Inc —Osawatomie, KS
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Surgery
- Caregiving
Animal Shelter Director
City of Junction City, KS —Junction City, KS
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- English
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Kennel Technician
City of Junction City, KS —Junction City, KS
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
Humane Society Kitten Care Assistant
Helping Hands Humane Society —Topeka, KS
- $11.50 an hour
- Temporary
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
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Animal Care Technician - Cats - Haysville
Beauties & Beasts, Inc. —Haysville, KS
- From $10 an hour
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
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Kennel Care Technician
Caring Hands Humane Society —Newton, KS
- $13.50 - $14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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8h
PT-Kennel Technician
City of Junction City, KS —Junction City, KS
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- Maintenance
Foster Coordinator
Lawrence Humane Society —Lawrence, KS
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Office Assistant III- Animal Services
Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS —Wyandotte County, KS
- $18.03 - $19.41 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
Digital Product Manager, Digital Enablement
Hill's Pet Nutrition —Overland Park, KS
- $109,600 - $155,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Product management
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Behavior Specialist
Great Plains Spca —Merriam, KS
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Animal Control Officer

City of Salina, Kansas -
Salina, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$43,971 - $46,176 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
On-the-job training
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Credit union membership
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Customer communication
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Animal care

Full Job Description

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
City of Salina, Kansas
Parks & Recreation / Animal Services

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Animal Control Officer role offers meaningful, hands-on work for individuals seeking a long-term municipal career centered on public service, animal welfare, & community impact. In this position, the employee enforces animal control ordinances, responding to calls for assistance, educating the public, & caring for animals at the Salina Animal Shelter. The role adds visible value to the Salina, Kansas community through compassionate service, responsible code enforcement, & support for safe neighborhoods & humane animal care practices. As a City position, it also provides stability & structure many professionals value when looking for a career that supports work-life balance while offering purposeful daily work. With a mix of field response, shelter operations, public interaction, & specialized training, this opportunity is well suited for dependable candidates who want to build a rewarding future in local government service.

Career Advancement: Lead Animal Control Officer

On-the-Job Training: Training for an Animal Control Officer in Salina, Kansas is a process designed to empower new officers through practical learning under the guidance of experienced staff. The training includes mastering the use of specialized equipment such as catch poles, tranquilizer guns, & animal transport vehicles, ensuring officers are well-prepared to handle various scenarios. Training also emphasizes the importance of community interaction, enhancing communication skills to address public inquiries with confidence & authority. Staff provide insightful mentorship, sharing crucial insights into recognizing & dealing with animal health & safety concerns. This comprehensive training not only equips officers with immediate operational capabilities but also lays the groundwork for long-term career growth.

Duties:

Enforces & applies ordinances & regulations of the Salina City Code pertaining to animal control via verbal warnings, written warnings, & citations; chases, apprehends, impounds, & transports domestic, farm, exotic, & wild animals that are stray, injured, & diseased; uses catch poles & traps to capture & impound animals; uses tranquilizer guns to subdue vicious & fractious animals; transports captured animals to the Salina Animal Shelter.
Investigates incidents involving animal cruelty, illegal pit bulls, animal bites, & animal nuisances; interviews complainants, victims, & witnesses on possible law, ordinance & regulation violations; identifies, collects, & preserves evidence pertaining to investigations of animal cruelty; identifies owners of animals that are subjects of investigations; testifies in court & at hearings on animal control matters.
Inspects pet shops, grooming shops, boarding kennels, animal breeders, catteries, & animal daycare facilities to ensure that animals are being handled in accordance with applicable ordinances & regulations.
Issues licenses & permits for dogs & cats residing in Salina City Limits; provides public education on animal control ordinances & regulations & animal care methods/techniques
Establishes quarantines involving rabies incidents & other health concerns as needed; prepares rabies specimens for laboratory tests by decapitating & placing specimens in insulated shipping coolers.
Performs first aid on injured animals by applying splints, tourniquets, blankets, muzzles, & other related medical supplies & equipment; performs euthanasia on injured, sick, dangerous, or unwanted domestic, wild & exotic animals by means of lethal injection; picks up dead animals found in public streets & highways; disposes/incinerates animal carcasses.
Works variable work schedule, including evenings & weekends; performs overtime as needed & other duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Must obtain Level I & II National Animal Control Association Academy training.

Experience:

One (1) year animal care experience in animal shelter, veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or other related area including customer service skills to the public preferred.

Requirements:

Must live within 40-minutes response time.
Must possess a valid Kansas driver‘s license.

Work Type:

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.
Works inside & outside.
Adverse weather conditions are possible.

Equipment:

Animal shelter equipment, calculator, catch pole, computer, crematorium, electronic tablet, fax machine, laboratory equipment, scanner, temperature gun, telephone, tranquilizer gun, two-way radio, voice recorder, & vehicles.

Hours:

Works variable work schedule, including evenings & weekends.
Shifts vary: 4 x 10-hour shifts/week including nights, weekends & holidays.
Shifts may start at 5:00 a.m. & responds to overnight calls.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

$21.14-22.20/hr.
$43,971-46,176/yr.
Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:

48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:

Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

Important: Uploading your resume through this job board does not complete your application. You must complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina to be considered.

Pay: $43,971.00 - $46,176.00 per year

Benefits:

Credit union membership
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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animal shelter jobs in kansas

Animal Control Officer

Shelter Manager

Animal Welfare Associate

Animal Shelter Customer Service Representative I

Pet Adoption Counselor

Kennel Technician

TA Partner

Adoption Counselor

PT Adoption Counselor

Barn Staff Part-Time Osawatomie Kansas

Animal Shelter Director

Kennel Technician

Humane Society Kitten Care Assistant

Animal Care Technician - Cats - Haysville

Kennel Care Technician

PT-Kennel Technician

Foster Coordinator

Office Assistant III- Animal Services

Digital Product Manager, Digital Enablement

Behavior Specialist

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