Animal Welfare Attendant

Overview

This Animal Shelter Attendant is responsible for attending to the care of impounded animals, performing euthanasia procedures, assisting with medical procedures and maintaining the facility in an orderly condition.

• Provide proper care of all animals including feeding, watering, cleaning, and exercising; clean and disinfect pens, floors, and related kennel areas in accordance with established practices.
• Perform euthanasia procedures on designated animals utilizing Sodium Phenobarbital injections; prepare carcasses for disposal; make required record entries; and maintain accurate records.
• Receive animals at the shelter; separate animals which show signs of diseases; administer vaccines and medications as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep the facility in an orderly condition.
• Escort individuals through kennels and assist with the adoption and transfer of animals.
• Provide general office assistance when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Animal Shelter Attendant must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer experience in the care and handling of animals of all sizes; or any equivalent combination of education and experiences which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Possession of certification to assist with/perform euthanasia, within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be willing and able to be vaccinated against the Rabies virus at the time of hire.

• Knowledge of feeding and general care of animals and of the habits and characteristics of animals.
• Knowledge of the laws and ordinances relating to welfare of animals in Macon-Bibb County.
• Knowledge of personal computers, including the ability to operate word processing and database programs in order to keep records, as required.
• Ability and desire to work with animals.
• Ability to handle animals running at large, particularly those that might be vicious, sick or injured.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with members of the general public, often in trying situations.
• Ability to maintain records and make reports.
• Ability to operate the equipment and tools related to the operation of an animal shelter. These include but are not limited to a personal computer, typewriter, calculator, catch pole, dart gun, and other assigned equipment.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment incident to the operation of an animal shelter.

Note: If you have any problems submitting your applications, please contact the Neo Gov Applicant Support Hotline Toll Free at , 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER