Overview

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Receives stray, unwanted and other domestic and wild animals at the Town animal shelter from Animal Control Officers and the public.
• Monitors animals for signs of illness or injury and reports symptoms to appropriate staff.
• Places animals in appropriate shelter areas according to species and special requirements, such as court-ordered quarantine or isolation pending identification of diseases.
• Scrapes, washes, disinfects and dries kennel runs; cleans, changes and disinfects cage linings.
• Feeds and provides water for animals; bathes animals and performs related animal grooming and care.
• Provides effective customer service; explains shelter policies and procedures.
• Assists the public in claiming lost animals or selecting pets for adoption.
• Assists in maintaining records and completes forms regarding the location, care, feeding and disposition of shelter animals.
• Assists staff with medical exams, vaccinations, and euthanasia.
• Performs routine custodial and grounds maintenance work in the cleaning and maintenance of shelter buildings and grounds.
• Stocks animal food and shelter supplies.
• Assists in opening and closing shelter facilities at designated times of day.
• Performs general clerical work as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Hourly wage: $17.85

How To Apply: Please email your resume to: jgomez@ncen.org, in the subject line please write, ” Animal Shelter Assistant”.

Please note: background check, drug testing and physical exam (lifting 50+ pounds) is required.

Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12th) grade and six (6) months of experience working with animals in a humane care setting or other experience providing a basic understanding of animal care and handling. Graduation from a Veterinarian Technician program may be substituted for the required experience.

Minimum Education and Experience