Animal Shelter Assistant
About The Position
This position performs duties related to the care and management of shelter animals. Provides care to animals; vaccinates and medicates shelter animals; provides food and water. Assists in evaluating and placing animals; conducts temperament assessments; evaluates pets for adoption; networks with rescue groups to place animals; processes adoptions. Schedules animals for trips to veterinarian appointments; transports animals. Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance. Performs animal euthanasia as required. Performs animal intakes; assesses animals; records pertinent information. Assists customers in locating lost animals; prepares lost animal reports. Maintains department records. Receives and records complaints; dispatches officers; prepares incident/accident reports. Trains new employees, volunteers, and community service workers. Assists with outreach activities. Cleans and sterilizes animal shelter, cages, and equipment. Launders towels, blankets, etc. Receives payments for fees, balance cash register. Performs related duties.
Requirements
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
- Knowledge of animal care principles.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of animal shelter operation.
- Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in the provision of animal care.
- Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
- Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Wyoming for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain state certification as a Euthanasia Technician.
Responsibilities
- Provides care to animals; vaccinates and medicates shelter animals; provides food and water.
- Assists in evaluating and placing animals; conducts temperament assessments; evaluates pets for adoption; networks with rescue groups to place animals; processes adoptions.
- Schedules animals for trips to veterinarian appointments; transports animals.
- Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
- Performs animal euthanasia as required.
- Performs animal intakes; assesses animals; records pertinent information.
- Assists customers in locating lost animals; prepares lost animal reports.
- Maintains department records.
- Receives and records complaints; dispatches officers; prepares incident/accident reports.
- Trains new employees, volunteers, and community service workers.
- Assists with outreach activities.
- Cleans and sterilizes animal shelter, cages, and equipment.
- Launders towels, blankets, etc.
- Receives payments for fees, balance cash register.
- Performs related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
