Casual Animal Shelter Worker

County of Jackson•Black River Falls, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Jackson County is looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team as an Animal Shelter Worker! If you have a passion for animals and enjoy helping your community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This position is responsible for animal care and client service at the Jackson County Animal Shelter.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (must be 18 years of age or older)
Experience related to the care or treatment of animals
Possess and maintain valid Wisconsin Driver's license and have access to transportation suitable to complete necessary work out of the office
Knowledge of appropriate vaccination procedures and measurements
Knowledge of effective methods of controlling and containment of domestic animals
Knowledge of different animal breeds and behaviors
Knowledge of personal computer operations and Microsoft Office Suite package
Ability to handle all types of animals
Ability to read and interpret documents, and laws in the English language
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas in spoken and written format so individuals may effectively understand and convey communications
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Inductive and deductive reasoning – ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions; includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together and deciding if an answer makes sense

Responsibilities

Gives incoming animals necessary vaccinations.
Treats all animals for parasites and injuries as needed
Responds to all animal related emergency calls which may involve pick-up of animals
Performs emergency animal rescue services and emergency night call services
Examines captured animals for injuries and delivers injured animals to veterinarian for medical treatment
Keeps detailed records on all lost and found animals and all animals impounded
Follows established disease control protocols to daily clean, disinfect and maintain shelter cages and runs
Feeds, waters and provides personal care to detained animals.
Performs animal bathing and basic grooming
Cleans and maintains kennel areas and performs other shelter duties as requested
Maintains equipment in working condition.
Reports equipment or supply needs to supervisor
Appears in court as needed
Maintains open shelter hours for the public
Assists clients with animal adoption process.
Facilitates client/animal interactions to insure safe and pleasant experience
Educates and advises owners regarding the care of their animals
Assists the public concerning the surrender, redemption or adoption of animals.
Answers general animal concerns or questions
Assists the public in a professional manner
Cultivates positive client, volunteer and co-worker relations through professional, courteous and educational interactions
Performs the day-to-day operations in the Animal Shelter in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Provides leadership to volunteers by providing purpose, direction and motivation