Animal Welfare Coordinator
City of Salina, Kansas, Salina, KS, United States
Department:
Parks & Recreation (Animal Services)
Division:
Animal Services
Reports To:
Animal Services Manager
Approved:
02/23/2026
Job Code:
PR (7067)
Job Title:
Animal Welfare Coordinator
GR:
103
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Department:
Parks & Recreation (Animal Services)
Division:
Animal Services
Reports To:
Animal Services Manager
Approved:
02/23/2026
Job Code:
PR (7067)
ANIMAL WELFARE COORDINATOR Parks & Recreation / Animal Services The Animal Welfare Coordinator is a vital role that blends animal care with coordination, administrative skills, customer service, & sound judgment in a fast-paced municipal setting. Under minimal supervision, this position helps keep daily shelter operations running smoothly by supporting animal husbandry, basic shelter medicine, volunteer coordination, & oversight of the surgery center. This position provides an upbeat & lasting opportunity to make a visible difference for residents & animals alike—every day—through compassionate service & community-focused teamwork.
Career Advancement Animal Control Officer, Lead Animal Control Officer, Animal Services Manager
On-the-Job Training Training is structured around real operational workflows so the Coordinator can quickly learn how to keep services running smoothly & professionally. Experienced staff guide the Coordinator through core shelter medical routines & surgery-center preparation, including maintaining surgical readiness & learning technical tasks. The City’s expectation for continued learning is reinforced through required professional training within six months of hire (NACA Safe Shelter, Fear Free Shelter, Trap & Release, & veterinarian-verified euthanasia proficiency), helping support long-term growth in animal welfare & public service.
Duties
Coordinates & manages volunteers.
Works with confidential information regarding personnel, operations, & actions within the office.
Manages vaccine records & revaccination schedule for animals.
Manages & delivers medications for all shelter animals in a humane manner; creates medical sheets for animals receiving medical care; logs all medical care in each animal’s record.
Maintains records & compiles reports; handles correspondence; coordinates office mailings; maintains files & systems.
Coordinates & maintains the D.E.A. (Drug Enforcement Agency) standards for the handling & documentation of controlled substances.
Works with the veterinarian to schedule & prepare for surgery; ensures the facility is properly supplied & ready for surgery which includes drawing up medications for surgery, injections, drawing blood, & intubation of animals.
Performs and/or supervises euthanasia as required; investigates potential rabies & other exposures.
Encourages, promotes & facilitates adoptions, plans for & coordinates efforts with volunteers & approved foster families.
May help with customer service at front desk including intakes, outcomes, showing animals to community members, & dispatching animal‑control officers.
May assist with dog walking & kennel tech duties.
Education/Training
High school diploma or G.E.D.
National Animal Care & Control Association Safe Shelter training, Fear Free Shelter Training, & Trap & Release Training completed within six (6) months from start date of employment.
Proven proficiency on euthanasia methods verified & approved by a licensed veterinarian within six (6) months from start date of employment.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience working with domestic animals or in a related field.
Experience working as a veterinary technician is desirable.
Requirements
Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
Work Type
Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Moderate amount of walking required.
Works inside & outside.
Equipment
Animal Services equipment, calculator, computer, fax machine, scanner, telephone, two‑way radio, & vehicles.
Hours
Monday – Friday, variable hours.
Works variable schedule including early mornings, evenings & weekends, as needed.
Starting Pay DOQ
$19.18‑20.14/hr.
$39,894‑41,891/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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug‑Free Workplace We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785‑309‑5710.
ADA Notice For needed accommodations, please call 785‑309‑5745 Office or 785‑309‑5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.
TH 03/12/2026
City of Salina Human Resources Department City/County Building 300 W. Ash Street, Room 200 Salina, KS 67401
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Parks & Recreation (Animal Services)
Division:
Animal Services
Reports To:
Animal Services Manager
Approved:
02/23/2026
Job Code:
PR (7067)
Job Title:
Animal Welfare Coordinator
GR:
103
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Department:
Parks & Recreation (Animal Services)
Division:
Animal Services
Reports To:
Animal Services Manager
Approved:
02/23/2026
Job Code:
PR (7067)
ANIMAL WELFARE COORDINATOR Parks & Recreation / Animal Services The Animal Welfare Coordinator is a vital role that blends animal care with coordination, administrative skills, customer service, & sound judgment in a fast-paced municipal setting. Under minimal supervision, this position helps keep daily shelter operations running smoothly by supporting animal husbandry, basic shelter medicine, volunteer coordination, & oversight of the surgery center. This position provides an upbeat & lasting opportunity to make a visible difference for residents & animals alike—every day—through compassionate service & community-focused teamwork.
Career Advancement Animal Control Officer, Lead Animal Control Officer, Animal Services Manager
On-the-Job Training Training is structured around real operational workflows so the Coordinator can quickly learn how to keep services running smoothly & professionally. Experienced staff guide the Coordinator through core shelter medical routines & surgery-center preparation, including maintaining surgical readiness & learning technical tasks. The City’s expectation for continued learning is reinforced through required professional training within six months of hire (NACA Safe Shelter, Fear Free Shelter, Trap & Release, & veterinarian-verified euthanasia proficiency), helping support long-term growth in animal welfare & public service.
Duties
Coordinates & manages volunteers.
Works with confidential information regarding personnel, operations, & actions within the office.
Manages vaccine records & revaccination schedule for animals.
Manages & delivers medications for all shelter animals in a humane manner; creates medical sheets for animals receiving medical care; logs all medical care in each animal’s record.
Maintains records & compiles reports; handles correspondence; coordinates office mailings; maintains files & systems.
Coordinates & maintains the D.E.A. (Drug Enforcement Agency) standards for the handling & documentation of controlled substances.
Works with the veterinarian to schedule & prepare for surgery; ensures the facility is properly supplied & ready for surgery which includes drawing up medications for surgery, injections, drawing blood, & intubation of animals.
Performs and/or supervises euthanasia as required; investigates potential rabies & other exposures.
Encourages, promotes & facilitates adoptions, plans for & coordinates efforts with volunteers & approved foster families.
May help with customer service at front desk including intakes, outcomes, showing animals to community members, & dispatching animal‑control officers.
May assist with dog walking & kennel tech duties.
Education/Training
High school diploma or G.E.D.
National Animal Care & Control Association Safe Shelter training, Fear Free Shelter Training, & Trap & Release Training completed within six (6) months from start date of employment.
Proven proficiency on euthanasia methods verified & approved by a licensed veterinarian within six (6) months from start date of employment.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience working with domestic animals or in a related field.
Experience working as a veterinary technician is desirable.
Requirements
Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
Work Type
Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Moderate amount of walking required.
Works inside & outside.
Equipment
Animal Services equipment, calculator, computer, fax machine, scanner, telephone, two‑way radio, & vehicles.
Hours
Monday – Friday, variable hours.
Works variable schedule including early mornings, evenings & weekends, as needed.
Starting Pay DOQ
$19.18‑20.14/hr.
$39,894‑41,891/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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug‑Free Workplace We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785‑309‑5710.
ADA Notice For needed accommodations, please call 785‑309‑5745 Office or 785‑309‑5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.
TH 03/12/2026
City of Salina Human Resources Department City/County Building 300 W. Ash Street, Room 200 Salina, KS 67401
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