Animal Care Assistant

Chatham County, GA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham County, GA is seeking a Temporary Part-time Animal Services worker to care for animals, assist with medical treatment, and maintain shelter cleanliness. The role requires handling animals, working outdoors in all weather, and availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Training will cover euthanasia drug administration and proper sanitation practices. Candidates should be able to communicate professionally with staff and the public, prepare basic records, and perform other duties

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of proper animal care and handling.
• Ability to work in outdoor environment in all weather.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Receive and care for animals at the shelter.
• Assist with emergency first aid and medical treatment of sick and injured animals.
• Clean kennels and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Learn to administer euthanasia or tranquilization drugs.
• Perform euthanasia humanely and dispose of animals as needed.
• Remain calm and respectful with animals, owners, and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Prepare reports and assist with processing records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Evening/weekend/holiday availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Temporary Part-time Position Available.

Animal Services operates 7 days per week. Shift days and times will vary.

• Receive and care for animals at the shelter.
• Assist with emergency first aid and medical treatment of sick and injured animals.
• Clean and maintain sanitary conditions, including pet areas and kennels.
• Learn to administer drugs for euthanasia or tranquilization.
• Perform euthanasia and dispose of sick, injured, and unwanted animals humanely and painlessly.
• Remain calm and respectful while working with animals, pet owners, and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, coworkers, pet owners, and the public.
• Prepare reports, assist with processing records, and perform various administrative functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of proper animal care, behavior, and physical handling of animals.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment in all seasons and weather.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Supplemental qualifications:

• Must be skilled or able to be trained in administering intravenous, intra-peritoneal, and intra-cardiac injections when administering euthanasia drugs.
• Must be skilled or able to be trained to reasonably estimate an animal's weight when administering the injections.
• Must be able to learn the proper use of chemicals and cleaning solutions utilized for quarantine and sanitation practices.
• Must be flexible and reliable.