Animal Shelter Attendant Part-Time

Craven County•New Bern, NC

12h

About The Position

The Animal Shelter Attendant assists the Animal Control Program by performing protective, preventive, and supportive work in the daily operations of the animal shelter. This part-time role primarily involves rotating weekends and holidays, with some weekdays included. The attendant provides care for shelter animals and cleans animal and common areas. After certification, the attendant may perform euthanasia when necessary. The role also includes general office work, assisting the public and Animal Control Officers with animals brought to the shelter, educating the public about rabies vaccination and tag requirements, and helping with supply inventory and other shelter activities. Additional duties may be assigned by a supervisor or management. In the event of a disaster, the employee may be required to assist as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience caring for animals, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of public health as it pertains to rabies control.
Knowledge of legal and enforcement policies and procedures.
Ability to read, interpret, and explain rules, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the general public and other employees.
Compassion and kindness toward animals.
Valid driver’s license.
Subject to an SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.
Ability to lift and carry loaded animal traps from a truck to the shelter.
Ability to handle and control animals to prevent injury to oneself and others.

Responsibilities

Provide care for animals at the shelter.
Clean animal areas and common areas of the shelter.
Perform euthanasia of animals when necessary, once certified.
Answer citizens’ inquiries about animals available for adoption.
Discuss required animal tags with owners and reclaimers and verify offenses.
Take requests for services.
Prepare bank deposits and deliver them to the bank.
Perform general office work, including logging in animals and obtaining signed release forms for unwanted animals.
Complete rabies vaccination forms, adoption and reclaim documents, and contracts.
Assist the public and Animal Control Officers with handling animals brought into the shelter.
Educate the public about laws requiring rabies vaccination for dogs and cats.
Educate owners about the need for vaccinated animals to wear rabies tags.
Assist with supply inventory and other shelter activities as needed.
Assist as needed in the event of a disaster.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or management.