Part-time Animal Shelter Attendant

Johnston County Animal Services is hiring for a part‑time animal shelter attendant.

An employee in this class performs a variety of duties associated with the care and maintenance of the animal shelter. Work requires that the employee keep animal containment areas clean and sanitized; maintain the facility grounds; and ensure the safety and health of animals within the facility. Employee feeds and cares for the animals housed in the shelter, but must also euthanize animals on an as‑needed basis.

Work also requires the employee to maintain supplies and equipment and necessary records.

The employee is subject to hazards associated with animal care including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as atmospheric conditions, noise, vibration, vicious animals, and physical conditions. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Deputy Sheriff/Sergeant and is evaluated through observation and review of reports.

• Maintains the animal shelter; cleans and disinfects cages; performs general upkeep of the grounds; and maintains an inventory of facility supplies.
• Houses a variety of animals collected by the officers assigned to animal control; feeds and waters animals; euthanizes animals; and disposes of dead animals.
• Maintains appropriate records; answers general inquiries concerning adoption of pets and lost and found animals.

• Working knowledge of the operations, functions, procedures, and legal processes of the animal shelter.
• Working knowledge of the methods of safely caring for animals.
• Working knowledge of breeds of animals to aid in identification of lost pets and know aggressiveness of various breeds.
• Ability to deal constructively and tactfully with the public.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the community.
• Completion of high school and some experience in caring for animals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.