Kennel Attendant

Hendricks County Government•Danville, IN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the care of animals in the shelter, with a primary focus on cleaning the shelter, keeping it organized, and stocked. The Kennel Attendant will assist the Shelter Supervisor/Chief Animal Control Officer and the office manager in daily shelter operations. This role also involves maintaining effective control of animals and responding to residents' animal-related issues in accordance with County and State Laws.

Requirements

Ability to receive and follow instructions from the Shelter Supervisor/Chief Animal Control Officer, Office Manager or Training Officer.
Ability to understand and comply with the Indiana State Board of Health Regulations.
Ability to maintain accurate and current records.
Proficient in operations of standard office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public including angry citizens, Law Enforcement Agencies, Indiana State Board of Health, Hendricks County Courts and other agencies.
Ability to acquire Indiana Drivers License and operate animal van.
Ability to be bonded.
Requires heavy lifting stress from having to perform animal euthanasia and decapitation.

Nice To Haves

Some weekend and holiday hours required to care for animals when shelter is closed.

Responsibilities

Keeps shelter and cage areas clean during normal working hours, weekends and holidays.
Feeds impounded animals daily.
Performs animal euthanasia and decapitation.
Escorts visitors through shelter, looking for lost dogs, seeking animals for adoption or simply to view the facility.
Cleans and maintains organization of areas inside and outside of shelter.
Keeps track of supplies.
Keeps track of freezer and cleans freezer after animal pickups.
Performs janitorial duties.
Performs general maintenance.
Traces owners of animals impounded with tags.
Picks up food for animals.
Adheres to personnel policies set forth by the County Commissioners.
Maintains personal hygiene and appearance which includes maintaining a neat and clean uniform.
Appears in court to provide testimony regarding citations and other animal shelter/control cases.
Ensures observance of County and State Animal Laws.
Transports head to Indiana State Board of Health for rabies examination.
Cares for and handles quarantine animals that have broken the skin of humans and or animals.
Assists officers when needed to help clean equipment and vans.
Answers telephone, takes complaints, explains procedures and laws.
Dispatches Animal Control Officer to respond to animal complaints.
Records daily, weekly and monthly activity records which includes counting of medications, counting of animals confined, animals euthanized, animals claimed or adopted.
Checks animals in and out, writes up receipts for impounding fees.
Gives violation notices to owners.
Enforces State and Count Laws on animal control.
Gives written warnings to owners.
Microchips animals.
Performs other duties as assigned.