Animal Shelter Kennel Assistant (Part-Time)

Livingston County • Howell, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Livingston County was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents. The Kennel Assistant position is a part-time, non-union position. Approximately 19 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and some prior experience caring for animals in a shelter environment.
• Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of shelter kennel care and cleanliness.
• Knowledge of sanitary procedures and practices, animal behavior, observing and caring for animals, and basic office procedures.
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications and ability to learn software used by animal control.
• Ability to attend to duties scheduled at times other than normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the well-being of the animals and the cleanliness of the kennels and shelter to ensure optimal health and the prevention of the spread of diseases.
• Feeds and waters animals daily, along with cleaning and sanitizing the shelter, including during holidays and weekends.
• Interacts with each animal to aid in socialization as well as monitoring and documenting their physical and mental health.
• Communicates any medical changes to proper personnel and administers medicine as needed.
• Shows animals that are available for adoption at the shelter and offsite adoption events.
• Provides transportation for animals to off-site adoption events.
• Assists in the disposal of animals that have been euthanized or tested for rabies.
• Provides assistance to the front counter as needed.
• Tracks inventory of supplies and communicates to proper personnel when orders are needed.
• Provides guidance to volunteers and community service personnel on the cleaning process and other procedures within the shelter.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Paid sick days accrued at 1 hour per every 30 hours worked.
• 4 hours of paid personal time per year.
• Up to $300 annual Wellness reimbursement & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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