Full-Time Kennel Worker
About The Position
This position provides assistance to Animal Control Officers by caring for various types of animals, including feeding, watering, administering medications, minimal grooming, and exercising them. Responsibilities also include cleaning the facility while maintaining disease control protocols, assisting with animal adoptions, and performing basic janitorial and clerical duties. The role functions as part of the Animal Control team to ensure efficient operations and the well-being of animals in the Town's care. This position works under the administrative direction of the Animal Control Officer and the Town Administrator.
Requirements
- Knowledge of domestic animal behavior and animal husbandry helpful.
- Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently, possess documentation and problem-solving skills.
- Must be patient dealing with sick or injured animals.
- Must be prepared to work irregular hours, weekends and some holidays.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Previous experience working with animals, the ability to work with animals in a humane manner.
- Must have interest in aiding the public and caring for animals.
- Candidate must have and maintain a valid State Driver’s License as part of employment.
- Light physical effort required to perform duties under typical office conditions.
- Candidate must be able to work standing for 8 or more hours, communicate, and move around the Town Building.
- Required to move, push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly.
- Must be able to reach and use a ladder and/or step stool.
- Must be able to cope with death of animals, due to natural causes, injuries or euthanasia.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in a veterinary clinic, veterinary hospital, and/ or animal shelter, control or other animal facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides care to all animals impounded at the shelter or under our care which includes but is not limited to feral cats, dangerous dogs, exotics, birds and farm animals.
- Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas, following proper disease control protocol to ensure a sterile environment.
- Record vital information and observe animal’s behavior, habits or concerns, reporting any concerns to Animal Control Officers.
- Administers medications as directed.
- Assists Animal Control Officer with routine medical treatments including but not limited to vaccinations, microchipping, blood draws and basic wound care.
- Maintains records.
- Stock all kennel/cleaning supplies as needed.
- Spot clean kennels and public areas throughout the day.
- Clean, fold and stock kennel laundry.
- Answer phone calls, maintain proper records.
- Transport animals to and from veterinarian, or rehab facility as needed.
- Assist with adoption process, showing of animals to potential adopters.
- Assist with bathing, grooming and nail trims.
- Assist ACO on calls if needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
