Animal Shelter Attendant, I

Goochland County • Goochland, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine animal care and related duties at the Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, including ensuring the cleanliness of facilities, feeding, and managing the well-being of kenneled animals to provide a healthy and safe environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations governing the control of dogs and the protection of livestock and fowl.
• Knowledge of the care, control, and handling of dogs and other animals.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures used to capture and dispose of such animals.
• Knowledge of behaviors and body language of animals.
• Knowledge of basic first aid.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions/procedures as provided by the veterinarian and department director.
• Ability to record activities clearly and accurately.
• Ability to recognize symptoms of rabies displayed in a variety of animals.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of prior working experience involving animal care preferred
• Criminal background check and drug screen required.
• Must have the ability to receive Rabies vaccinations.
• Valid State of Virginia Driver’s License with a driving record that meets HR Policy requirements.
• As part of employment with Goochland County, all employees are required to complete Emergency preparedness and incident management training courses as directed or requested.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of prior working experience involving animal care preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
• Provides food and water for animal in the shelter and adoption center.
• Cleans and disinfects the kennels, hallways, and shelter; provides clean bedding as required.
• Assists in the adoption process such as providing adoption counseling to determine best match; processes adoptions on the computer.
• Updates, edits, and corrects data files on animals in the kennel.
• Maintains proper inventory levels of cleaning and other supplies, and notifies supervisor when reordering is necessary.
• Takes reports from the public, receives animals brought to the shelter, and administers reclaiming animals to their owners.
• Works with and provides oversight of volunteers
• Performs other assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

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