Animal Care Attendant

Prince George's County Government; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Prince George's County Government as an Animal Care Attendant to ensure the well-being of shelter animals while maintaining a clean and safe environment. This entry-level position involves caring for and sheltering animals, monitoring their health, and supporting veterinarians. Ideal candidates enjoy working with animals and possess a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Maryland State driver's license is necessary.
• Experience as an Animal Care Attendant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean kennels, cages, and common areas.
• Feed, provide water, and care for animals.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness and perform health assessments.

Skills

Animal Care

Monitoring Animals

Health Assessments

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

We are Prince George’s Proud!

The Prince George’s CountyDepartment of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Animal Care Attendant,(Animal Care Attendant I/II title)grade G13-G14 position, in the Animal Services Division.

About the Position

This is an entry-level animal attendant position that maintains and thoroughly cleans kennels, cages, and other common areas at the animal services facility using approved procedures and techniques, which would working include but are not limited to: removing waste, power washing kennels, mopping/scrubbing and disinfecting areas where animals are kept, fed, watered and generally cared for. Prepares food, feeds, provides water, and sanitizes litter boxes and feeding equipment. Gathers and launders soiled pet bedding and replaces it with clean pet bedding.This position is considered essential personnel in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.

About the Agency

The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).

• House animals safely and humanely in order to protect the animals, self, and others.

• Examine animals to determine their sex, species, size, and age.

• Monitor animals for signs of illness, injuries, and unusual physical and behavioral conditions.

• Isolate animals as necessary.

• Perform initial health assessments of animals arriving at the facility and administers routine vaccinations.

• Assist veterinarians with wellness checks on animals.

• Socialize and exercises shelter animals on a daily basis.

• Perform other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

• High School diploma or GED
• A valid Maryland State driver's license is required upon appointment in order to perform job related duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Animal Care Attendant experience

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Location: 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.