Animal Care Assistant:BH:92:T2

Levy County BOCC • Bronson, FL

418d • $27,976 - $35,027 • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Care Assistant position involves manual and clerical work in the care of impounded animals at a county animal shelter. The role includes feeding, handling, and providing custodial care for animals, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the shelter and performing related clerical tasks. The position requires a strong passion for animal welfare and the ability to work independently while following instructions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Florida Driver's License for required travel.
• Experience in the care and handling of animals.
• Basic understanding of animal behavior and welfare.
• Some knowledge of the custodial care of domestic animals.
• Ability to handle various species of animals in a compassionate and safe manner.
• Ability to handle or restrain large and sometimes dangerous animals.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, coworkers, elected and appointed officials.
• Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Impounds animals and places them within the facility according to size, sex, needs, and circumstances involved in pick-up.
• Feeds animals on a regular schedule and maintains an ample fresh water supply.
• Provides basic grooming for the animals.
• Administers medication to animals as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects the operating room.
• Maintains records on animals, noting all actions taken and ensuring accountability by keeping animals with their respective records.
• Responds to routine questions and makes appropriate referrals to dispatch stations; prepares routine reports and maintains logs and files.
• Cleans and disinfects kennels and cages to provide a suitable environment for the animals; conducts routine inspections of all animals and their cages for health and welfare, safety, and cleanliness.
• Assists the public within the kennel as needed, including helping in the search for lost pets or when seeking to adopt a new one.
• May collect monies and issue receipts for animal services fees; maintains logs and files.
• Unloads and stores supplies such as feed, disinfectants, veterinary medicines, and equipment.
• Assists in general shelter maintenance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED