Animal Care Attendant
$17.13 - $20.04 per hourClaycountygov
- # Animal Care AttendantApply: Posted Yesterday: JR100202**Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions.**Pay:$17.13 - $20.04Under the general direction of the Animal Services Manager, the Animal Care Attendant I ensures clean and humane living conditions for all animals housed within the shelter and that all aspects of shelter operations are carried out as directed by the Animal Services Manager.**This position requires a rotating schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.****Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** * Cleans and sanitizes kennels, cages and related areas, including cleaning food bowls and litter pans.* Prepares and dispenses food and water to animals; transports, unloads, and stores food supplies.* Performs routine observations of animals and their cages to monitor food consumption, behavior, obvious signs of illness, and condition of the animals for health and safety purposes.* Administers vaccinations, dewormers, flea treatment prevention and medications; scans all animals for microchips.* Cleans animal waste and fluids multiple times throughout shift.* Washes and dries towels, toys, bedding etc.* Assists members of the public searching for lost animals or seeking to adopt animals in person and/or via telephone.* Assists with the intake of new animals* Accurately, neatly and completely fills out paperwork on all animals brought into the shelter.* Walks dogs, on leashes, to and from designated exercise areas.* Fosters good animal control community relations and superior customer service among residents and visitors to the shelter.* Develops and maintains current knowledge of the County Emergency Management Plan and functions as essential personnel in the event of a declared disaster.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Requirements:*** High School Diploma or GED Equivalent* Three years’ experience in animal services, animal control, veterinary or other animal-related positions* Certified Euthanasia Technician (Preferred; Must attain within one year of hire)* Valid Florida driver’s license with clean driving record* Any combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. **Supplemental Information:**Regular attendance is an essential function of this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:* Excellent customer-service skills and ability to maintain an organized system and complete multiple tasks simultaneously* Working knowledge of Florida and Clay County Animal Ordinances and Laws* Comprehensive knowledge of humane care and treatment of animals and of basic veterinary care practices and procedures* Ability to work under stressful conditions* Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions carefully* Skilled in the use of veterinary drugs, including those used in euthanasia* Superior written and oral communication skills, including de-escalation techniques for dealing with upset members of the public Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee’s normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency. While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. The position regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds, frequently lifts and/or moves up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100-200 pounds. The person in this position needs to be able to frequently move about to ensure proper care of animals and to access files, personnel, office machinery, etc. Constantly positions self to inspect and assess animals for wellness and temperament. Must be able to inspect, assess and perceive relevant animal health and care information, including condition and disposition to Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently communicates with supervisors, other staff, including medical staff, and the public regarding care of animals. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The worker is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Indoor exposure may include dust, dander and fur. External exposure may include inclement weather, extreme temperatures, excessive humidity, and pollution. Position risks exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste and unpleasant odors. The noise level is typically moderate, but may risk exposure to loud and unpleasant noises.Clay County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or age. Clay County is committed to providing veterans with preference in employment opportunities in accordance with Florida State Law and Federal Regulations. As part of our dedication to supporting veterans, we ensure that qualified veterans are given preferential treatment in our hiring process, in accordance with Florida Statute 295.07.*Eligible Veterans who believe they were discriminated against may file a complaint with the**Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs**within 60 days of receiving notice of non-selection.*
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