Animal Shelter Assistant (Part-Time)

Livingston County • Howell, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Shelter Assistant is responsible for the care and well-being of animals at the shelter under the supervision of the Animal Control Director. Duties include providing vaccinations, assisting with pre- and post-surgical care, and evaluating animals for potential adoptions. The position also provides customer service to shelter visitors and potential adopters and responds to complaints regarding animals and animal bites. This is a part-time position of approximately 19 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience caring for animals, including performing vaccinations and euthanasia and assisting in surgeries. The County may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Certification to perform euthanasia and rabies testing.
• Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• Knowledge of shelter animal care and kennel care and cleanliness.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures, animal behavior, observing and caring for animals, vaccinations, humane euthanasia, and pre- and post-surgical care.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors, other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work under stress and deadlines, and respond to emergencies.
• Skill using office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications, and ability to learn animal control software.
• Skill using specialized medical equipment, including anesthesia machines and pulse oximeters.
• Ability to work scheduled duties outside normal business hours.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting or moving objects up to 40 pounds without assistance and restraining or controlling aggressive animals.

Responsibilities

• Care for and support the well-being of animals at the shelter.
• Provide vaccinations and assist with pre- and post-surgical care.
• Evaluate animals for potential adoptions.
• Provide customer service to visitors and potential adopters.
• Respond to complaints regarding animals and animal bites.
• Maintain animal and kennel care and cleanliness.
• Perform humane euthanasia and rabies testing.
• Use specialized medical equipment, including anesthesia machines and pulse oximeters.
• Attend to duties scheduled at times other than normal business hours.

Benefits

• Optional voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Paid sick days accrued at one hour per every 30 hours worked.
• Four hours of paid personal time per year.
• Up to $300 annual wellness reimbursement and a $100 incentive for completing an annual physical and health assessment.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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