Animal Shelter Attendant - Non-Merit
About The Position
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Animal Services, Communicable Disease and Environmental Services. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Requirements
- Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent plus at least one year of experience in humane animal care and treatment, animal shelter operations, and/or animal husbandry.
- Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Responsibilities
- Performs duties in the receipt, care, custody, and disposition of animals, and in the operation and maintenance of animal shelter facilities.
- Feeds, waters, grooms and exercises animals.
- Restrains and places animals in shelter holding facilities.
- Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains kennels, grounds, shelter equipment, and shelter facilities.
- Assists veterinarians in the examination and treatment of animals.
- Holds animals while shots and medicines are dispensed.
- Administers vaccinations and minor medical treatments to animals.
- Euthanizes animals.
- Prepares lab specimens.
- Assists in the adoption and redemption of animals.
- Provides information to the public about adoption and redemption procedures.
- Answers telephone calls and in-person requests for information regarding shelter operations.
- Escorts visitors through the shelter.
- Keeps records of adoptions, redemptions, impoundments and euthanizations.
- Collects fines and fees for impoundment, adoption, and vaccination shots.
- Keeps agency management informed of shelter issues.
- Prepares and assembles reports of animal shelter activities.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
