Animal Care Attendant

General Description

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the daily care, feeding, and enrichment of animals, and assisting with customer service in the Rochester Animal Services Shelter. Direct supervision is received from higher level Animal Services personnel. Related duties are performed as required.

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;
• 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;
• Administers medications and vaccines;
• Performs census of impounded animals when so instructed;
• Completes simple forms both paper and electronic;
• Works within records management system;
• 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. Please include volunteer experience in the experience section with a start date, end date, duties performed, and hours worked per week.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must have a satisfactory police record, background check and medical screening.

For full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:
The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.