Animal Shelter Aide

Salary Range: $46,493 - $56,213* (*Salary range provides earnings potential, which is based on years
of service employed with Saratoga County in specified title)

Work Location: 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa NY 12020

Classification: Labor (No Exam Required)

Job Description
This is routine manual labor involving work related to the care, treatment and maintenance of each animal.
Care and treatment begin upon intake and continues throughout each animal’s stay at the Shelter facility.
Although primary duties involve feeding, watering, cleaning kennels, walking, bathing and monitoring the
well-being of dogs, cats and other companion animals, assisting with general inquiries, thru public facing
interaction and by phone, is a routine requirement. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the
Director, Deputy Director, or other designated administrative personnel. Work is performed in accordance
with established policies and procedures. Supervision is not a duty of employees in this position. Incumbents
perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications (at least)
None required (Preference may be given to individuals with work experience in caring and dealing with a
variety of animals, and to those that have daytime, weekend and holiday availability.)

Typical Work Activities (*Illustrative)
• Assists in the completion of tasks related to the intake, processing monitoring, medical treatment, daily

care, housing, exercising, neutering, adoption redemption or disposition animals;

• Assists in the cleaning and disinfecting of animal holding areas, bedding, waiting rooms, isolation areas,

• Assists the general public in person and on the phone, answering questions and providing information

• Prepares food and water for distribution to animals;

• Assists in the implementation and coordination of the Shelter’s adoption program, volunteer programs

• Assists in the cleaning and grooming of all animals;

• Assists in maintaining and preparing a variety of reports and records related to the operation of the

• Operates a variety of machines related to the Animal Shelter, including a personal computer, as

• Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned

Additional Information
• Excellent benefits, NYS Retirement and Compensation Plan

To Apply (via Link Provided)
• Qualified candidates may alternatively submit an application and resume, by mail or in person to the

Personnel Officer – Civil Service Division, 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

• Resume may not be substituted for application

• Fax submissions will not be accepted
  

Applications will continue to be accepted through the date posted or until the flyer is removed.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise

participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office. Saratoga County is an equal opportunity

employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek

to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, and encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, those with

disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.