About Kennel Attendant As Needed (198-000-006)

Fairfieldsc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield County is seeking an animal care attendant to perform daily kennel cleaning, feeding, and medicine administration to shelter animals. You will transport animals to clinics for procedures and assist veterinary staff as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 6–9 months of animal care experience, with euthanasia certification within one year and a valid driver’s license. Regular attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with 6–9 months animal care experience.
• Must possess euthanasia certification within one year of employment.
• Must hold a valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily kennel cleaning, feeding, watering and medicine administration for animals.
• Transport animals to clinics for spaying/neutering and assist with medications.
• Operate a vehicle and various equipment while following policy and safety procedures.
• Interact with supervisor, staff, animal owners, veterinary staff and the public.

Skills

Animal care

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Conducts regular walk through inspections of the facility. Maintains general shelter maintenance and janitorial functions; cleans and sanitizes kennels, check for sickness and injury of caged animals.

Rinses kennels with hose pipe.

Feeds animals, mixes and prepares foods. Provides animals with food and water to maintain optimal health.

Feeds quarantined animals and adoptee animals.

Administers medicines to animals as needed.

Performs housekeeping kennel duties such as clean cages, changes litter boxes, changes toys, change out feeding and water pans. Washes dishes, pans, trays, etc.

Sweep and mop floors.

Wash laundry, dry and fold items properly.

Regular and sustained attendance required.

Transports animals to clinics for spaying and neutering.

Assists Animal Control officers with medications; euthanizations, etc.

Refers to policy and procedure manuals.

Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment such as a telephone, two-way radio, copier, etc.

Uses clerical supplies, hand tools, safety gear, restraining devices, catch pole, traps, animal care / medical supplies, cleaning supplies.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, animal owners, veterinary staff, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

Runs errands as needed.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by six to nine months of animal care or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess euthanasia certification within one year of employment. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.