Animal Services Assistant
About The Position
The Prince William County Animal Services Bureau is seeking a compassionate, dependable Animal Services Assistant to help provide a high standard of care for animals and deliver positive, professional service to community members. Animal Care Assistants provide frontline support for the daily care needs of animals housed at the Animal Services Center. The role also serves as a primary point of contact for customers and visitors and requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to compassionate service. Specific position assignments may vary according to the department’s business needs.
Requirements
- 8th-grade education.
- 0–12 months of related animal care experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to obtain euthanasia certification within one year of employment; training will be provided.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with animal handling.
- Customer service experience.
- Knowledge of animal behaviors.
- Knowledge of basic medical conditions affecting companion animals.
Responsibilities
- Provide frontline support for the daily care needs of animals housed at the Animal Services Center.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers and visitors.
- Deliver positive, professional, and compassionate service to community members.
Benefits
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans.
- Paid annual leave.
- Paid personal leave.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Optional group medical and dental health plans.
- Optional group life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career development opportunities.
- Full-time positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
