What You'll Do:

• House animals in a safe and humane manner in order to protect the animals, self and others. Examine animals to determine their sex, species, size and age.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness, injuries and unusual physical and behavioral conditions. Segregate and isolate animals as necessary.
• Perform initial health assessments of animals arriving at facility and administers routine vaccinations.
• Assists veterinarian with wellness check on animals.
• Socialize and exercise shelter animals on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of handling animal of all species.
• Perform or willing to get certified to euthanize animals in the shelter, administers vaccination and other medications daily.
• Confirm daily duties are done and report to kennel supervisor or manager.
• Maintain groom room and supplies.
• Basic knowledge of Animal handling and care.
• Basic knowledge of using grooming equipment and grooming all types of animals. Basic knowledge of Animal sedation and recovery.
• Maintain basic knowledge of animal diseases.
• Accurately enters into the computer all information pertaining to the animals that have been groomed.
• Excellent customer service skills.

What You'll Need:
High School diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 months of experience working with animals in a shelter environment.
• Basic knowledge of animal health.
• Certification in animal health or animal technician, Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG), Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR), Grooming Certificate and/or several years of grooming/bathing experience.
• Groomers: Please be able to share a portfolio of your grooming work.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned.
Ability to work effectively under adverse working conditions.
This position is considered essential personnel in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.duties.
Participate as an "Essential" employee in the department's snow and ice control program and other emergency or special activities as assigned.
DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligible candidates, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.
ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/e-verify.
Internal Applicants: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.