Maintains the animal shelter by overseeing the care, feeding, and cleaning of animals; transports animals to and from approved veterinary clinics; provides nursing care or emergency first aid to injured or sick animals; administers vaccines, de-wormers, oral flea preventatives, and medications and treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian; implants and registers animal microchips; and cleans, disinfects, and maintains the animal shelter, cages, kennels, dishes, and laundry in accordance with State regulations. Educates and enforces State laws and City ordinances by explaining ordinances related to the care and keeping of animals; issues citations, warnings, licenses, and tags; educates the public on the purposes of ordinances and safety around animals; Maintains supplies and equipment; prepares purchase orders; orders supplies as needed; purchases and replaces equipment; monitors budget to ensure purchases remain within projected amounts.