General Description

Typical Work Activities

• Cleans and disinfects kennels, cages, runs, cat room, dishes, and floors in the kennel area;
• Feeds animals daily, performs routine water checks and ensures each cage has a required identification documentation;
• Examines animals for health and safety issues and notifies a supervisor;
• Assists with euthanization of animals, as needed;
• Performs customer service activities including but not limited to, adoption counseling, escorting customers to the kennel area and answering questions;
• Monitors the animal visitation room;
• Launders animal supplies and bedding;
• Administers medications and vaccines;
• Performs census of impounded animals when so instructed;
• Completes simple forms both paper and electronic;
• Works within records management system;
• Attends training;
• Disposes of garbage daily;
• Observes all safety rules and regulations;
• Maintains an attitude that is conducive to a good relationships with other personnel and customers and also promotes trust;
• Maintains interior and exterior of facility for safety of employees and public as requested by supervisory personnel;
• Performs shelter enrichment activities including participating with canine playgroup sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent; PLUS three (3) months of full-time experience (full-time or its part-time equivalent) working at an animal shelter, animal hospital, animal boarding facility, or other similar environment involving the care and handling of animals.

NOTE: Equivalent verifiable volunteer experience will be accepted in lieu of paid experience if a start date, end date, and hours worked per week are included.