Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Care and cleaning of animals at PetSmart and the Anderson County Animal Shelter.
• Adoptions and fee collection at PetSmart and the Anderson County Animal Shelter.
• Enters adoptions into PetSmart iPad.
• Works with volunteers (scheduling times at PetSmart)
• Cleans / washes food and water bowls, scoops litter pans, sweeps, mops, dusts, cleans windows, and does laundry.
• Lifts and moves feed bags, stocks and organizes supplies and donations.
• Deals with animals on a daily basis.
• Handling of aggressive, injured, or sick animals as needed.
• Transports animals to and from PetSmart, the vet, or adoption events.
• Attends adoption events outside the shelter. Assists staff with animal vetting.
• Coordinates and maintains the volunteer schedule at PetSmart.
• Trains PetSmart volunteers on adoption protocol, paperwork, fees, receipt, and iPad entry.
• Responsible for taking PetSmart deposits to the shelter in a timely fashion.
• Keeps the PetSmart Cat Adoption Center and Playroom clean, picked up, and smelling fresh at all times.
• Performs related duties as required.

Necessary Requirements of Work

Graduated from an accredited high school. Previous animal care experience in a work environment such as a Vet's Office or Animal Control Facility is preferred.

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision making skills; dedicated attention to detail; or any equivalent combination of education or experience to provide the following knowledge, ability, and skills :

• Ability to work in all weather types (indoor and outdoor)
• Ability to interact with the public in a professional, friendly and respectful manner via phone calls, texts, Facebook and / or Messenger
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Must be able to work weekends and some holidays
• Ability to clean and care for animals

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver's License and the ability to drive on a daily basis if needed.

Anderson County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Is it the policy of Anderson County to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, statues with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Last updated : 2024-05-18