Kennel Support Staff - Animal Control
About The Position
Under the direction of the Animal Control Officer/Facility Supervisor, the Kennel Support Staff member cleans animal kennels, feeds and waters animals, and maintains the shelter to support optimal animal health. The role also assists with adoptions, office tasks, animal disposal, and other maintenance duties. The position involves monitoring animals’ physical and mental health and temperament, supporting their socialization, communicating medical changes to appropriate personnel, and administering medicine as needed. Staff may assist with euthanasia and the disposal of animals that have been euthanized or tested for rabies. Other work includes helping at the front counter, completing animal intake and adoption paperwork, tracking supplies, and maintaining the transport vehicle. Duties may include work on weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- One year of previous experience in general maintenance.
- Valid vehicle operator’s license.
- Some experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word and Excel.
- Ability to learn data entry using department-specific software.
- Ability to use a keyboard to enter and retrieve information from a computer.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Physical ability to clean and maintain facilities and lift heavy objects and animals.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in animal care is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Maintain animal well-being and keep kennels and the shelter clean to support optimal health and prevent the spread of disease.
- Feed and water animals daily; clean and sanitize the shelter, potentially on weekends and holidays.
- Interact with animals to support socialization and monitor and document their physical and mental health and temperament for adoption.
- Communicate medical changes to appropriate personnel and administer medicine as needed.
- Show available animals to prospective adopters at the shelter and provide follow-up on adopted animals as needed.
- Assist with disposal of animals that have been euthanized or tested for rabies.
- Assist in euthanizing animals.
- Provide front-counter assistance as needed.
- Ensure animals brought to the shelter for adoption are properly documented.
- Complete computer paperwork for animals booked into and adopted from the shelter.
- Track supply inventory and notify appropriate personnel when orders are needed.
- Remove animals from transport vehicles when they arrive and clean the transport vehicle as needed.
- Perform other duties as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
