Animal Shelter Attendant-PT

Animal Shelter Attendant

This Animal Shelter Attendant is responsible for attending to the care of impounded animals, performing euthanasia procedures, assisting with medical procedures and maintaining the facility in an orderly condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides proper care of all animals including feeding, watering, cleaning, and exercising; cleans and disinfects pens, floors, and related kennel areas in accordance with established practices.
• Assists euthanasia procedures on designated animals utilizing Sodium Phenobarbital injections; prepares carcasses for disposal.
• Assists with receiving animals at the shelter; separates animals which show signs of diseases; administers medications as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties to keep facility in an orderly condition.
• Escorts individuals through kennels and assists with the adoption and transfer of animals.
• Provides general office assistance when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience:

The Animal Shelter Attendant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer experience in the care and handling of animals of all sizes; or any equivalent combination of education and experiences which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Must be willing and able to be vaccinated against the Rabies virus at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of feeding and general care of animals and of the habits and characteristics of animals.
• Knowledge of the laws and ordinances relating to welfare of animals in Macon-Bibb County.
• Ability and desire to work with animals.
• Ability to handle animals that might be vicious, sick or injured.
• Ability to maintain records and make reports.
• Ability to operate the equipment and tools related to the operation of an animal shelter.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER