Data received June 2026

Full-time employees

24

Median pay

$44,667

Average pay

$48,787

CHE-Humane Services

Employees by pay range

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Employees

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Name

Position Gross pay Date hired
Bridget, Gragg Kennel Supervisor $50,902 Jan. 9, 2023
Carey, Portell Veterinary Technician $53,472 Oct. 4, 2004
Gary, Swingle Veterinary Technician $48,817 Oct. 31, 2022
Jenna, Gage Animal Care Attendant $36,333 May 15, 2023
Jenny, Tarrant Humane Services Clerk $28,811 Aug. 12, 2002
Jessica, Brackett Animal Control Officer $57,909 May 24, 2010
Jessica, Davis Animal Control Officer $51,883 Dec. 11, 2014
Jodelle, McChesney Veterinary Technician $52,694 July 22, 2024
Julia, Merseal Humane Services Representative $35,711 April 19, 2021
Katie, Willis Div Director-Humane Services $126,800 June 13, 2000
Kayla, Lockwood Animal Control Officer $50,329 Feb. 6, 2017
Lana, Rains Animal Control Officer $44,735 March 20, 2023
Leanna, Faul Outreach Coordinator $41,633 July 6, 2022
Marc, Scher Animal Trainer & Behaviorist $30,521 April 28, 2025
Matthew, Helfrich Animal Care Attendant $31,249 Dec. 23, 2024
Megan, Wilmes Animal Care Attendant $36,534 Oct. 30, 2023
Melissa, Bagley Humane Services Representative $32,379 Dec. 9, 2024
Montana, Shaw Animal Care Attendant $38,711 April 16, 2018
Natalie, Felker Animal Care Attendant $34,651 June 16, 2025
Paige, Benhardt Animal Control Officer $44,737 April 17, 2023
Richard, Fry Animal Care Attendant $35,856 Feb. 20, 2024
Serena, Pettyjohn Humane Services Representative $44,600 Jan. 10, 2022
Susan, Croy Admin Assistant-Senior $77,990 Nov. 16, 1992
Teresa, Gilley Chief Animal Control Officer $83,620 Feb. 19, 2019

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