Part-Time Shelter Attendant

Salary: $16.00 Hourly
Location : Nashville, NC
Job Type: Part Time without Benefits
Job Number: 2026-00092
Department: Animal Services
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


General Statement of Duties


The Shelter Attendant is responsible for the overall care of all the animals within the shelter. The responsibilities will vary based on the needs of the shelter.

Essential Duties and Tasks


1. Adhere to the cleaning procedures set forth by the Kennel Attendant Coordinator for animal care, kennel maintenance, sanitation, parasite and disease control, and other animal care practices as instructed.


2. Responsible for maintaining the animal housing areas and the shelter as a whole in a clean and sanitary condition. This includes morning cleaning and disinfecting, and ongoing cleaning and maintenance throughout the day. Fresh water must be available and easily accessible to each animal at all times.


3. Maintain a humane and caring attitude at all times towards the animals in their care. Caretakers must be knowledgeable about proper handling and restraint of animals. Teasing, neglect or any instances of animal cruelty will not be tolerated and will result in immediate dismissal.


4. Responsible for careful observation of animals in runs and cages throughout the day, to see that the animals are safe, healthy, and comfortable. Each animal should have access to clean and dry bedding.


5. Responsible for promptly notifying the Kennel Attendant Coordinator or Animal Services Director if any animal shows signs of stress, injury or illness.


6. Responsible for assisting in prompt and proper receiving and kenneling of new animals brought into the animal shelter.
These duties include:
1. Examining the animal for injuries, abnormalities, or signs of illness. Vaccinating each animal with appropriate vaccines, worming, applying flea and tick medications.
2. Taking intake photos for later use on social media and adoption sites.
3. Placing the animal in a clean kennel with water, food, and fresh bedding.
4. Intake paperwork and logging of the animal.
5. Placing name card on the animal's kennel.


7. Responsible for assisting citizens in the kennel area looking for a lost pet or seeking to adopt an animal. Our goal is to increase the adoption rate and do all we can to ensure adopted animals are well matched with their new owners. Caretakers are expected to be courteous to the public and give them accurate information about the animals in our care and the Animal Shelter.


8. Must demonstrate a low level of absenteeism and tardiness as a condition of continued employment. We expect all our employees to share our sense of commitment to the animals in our care.


9. Performs other duties as assigned. There is never a time at an animal shelter when all the work is done and the animals have been given enough attention.


10. Works cooperatively with volunteers in partnership to improve the quality of life for the resident animals.


11. Reports any problems or concerns to the Animal Control Supervisor rather than addressing a volunteer directly.


12. Represents Animal Shelter in a professional manner at all times.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities


1. Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of the Animal Shelter. Highly motivated, out-going, polite, and professional manner.


2. Team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task.


3. Compassion for animals, comfortable working in a shelter environment and willing to accommodate animals in the workplace.


4. Knowledge of animal breeds and behaviors.


5. Basic office and computer skills.


6. Animal care experience preferred.

Desirable Education and Experience

1. Available to work daytime, evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
2. Valid Driver's License.
3. High School Diploma or Equivalent.

INSURANCE PROGRAMS
Nash County offers cafeteria-style benefits including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Health Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurances)
- Disability Insurance (Long-Term and Short-Term Disability)
and more!
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS
Retirement

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k)

The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 Deferred Compensation

The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

Special Separation Allowance

The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System.

125 Flexible Benefit Plan

Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

• Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.
• Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.
LEAVE PROGRAMS
Vacation Leave

For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit.

Sick Leave

For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues each pay-cycle. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

Holidays

The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year.
The following holidays are observed:

• New Year's Day,
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and
• Three (3) days at Christmas.

Military Leave

Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard -Ten paid workdays per fiscal year.
Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard - Ten paid workdays upon activation.

Civil Leave

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

Family Medical Leave Act

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

Wellness Center and Telemedicine

We believe that staying healthy is inclusive of exercising regularly and taking care of your physical body. Nash County has a Wellness Center, which consists of various exercise equipment and videos, open to all full and part-time employees.


All full-time employees also have access to telemedicine through Teladoc. Teladoc treats conditions like allergies, sore throats, asthma, and more. Doctors are available by phone or video 24/7 from wherever you are. They are available to diagnose symptoms and send a prescription if needed.


NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

The benefits offered by Nash County are subject to change. In the event there is a conflict between the above contents and Nash County policies and/or a State or Federal statute, the policy/statute shall control. Plan documents will govern benefits plans should there be a conflict with this information. They are not held out to any employee as part of any contractual agreement. Benefits, policies, and procedures are subject to change or termination at any time.

Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Actual provisions of each plan will be provided on the certificate of coverage as part of the Summary Plan description.

Nash County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).
Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's Target Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at filing cust.html and any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.
To request a copy of the complaint form, call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:


1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io; or
3. email: View email address on click.appcast.io

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
01


Which best describes your level of education?

• No GED and no High School Diploma
• GED or High School Diploma
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

02


Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you available to work daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts?

• Yes
• No

Required Question