Animal Services Office Clerk

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Position Summary

 Assists the public with animal impounds, redemptions, adoptions, and licensing. Coordinates immunization, sterilization, and other medical services provided at the shelter. Compiles and reviews data for reports and required actions by licensed pet owners.  

Starting Pay: $19.78 per hour

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, 4 x 10 hours shifts

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Full benefits; Health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, vision reimbursement plan

Retirement: Utah State Retirement Systems, pension and/or 401(k)

Posting Close Date: May close any time after June 29th, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist prospective owners in selection of animals for adoption
• Maintain list of requested animal types and prospective pet owners
• Collect fines and fees
•  Administer vaccinations  
•  Safely moving animals 
•  Occasional cleaning/disinfection 
• Review license database to identify owners of lost pets
• Compile daily animal intake record
• Type correspondence, maintain database and filing system, answer phones and deal with the public
• Prepare daily revenue report for deposit

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Able to obtain a Euthanasia Certificate within 6 months of being hired
• Have a Utah driver's license or the ability to obtain one

Language Skills

• Must be able to effectively communicate in the English language both verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.
• Exposure to intermittent stress as a result of human behavior.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" because you do not check every box in the posting, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.