Animal Care Attendant I/II

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

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government's Department of The Environment is seeking a motivated Animal Care Attendant I/II to maintain kennels and ensure sanitary conditions at the animal services facility. This entry-level role involves cleaning, feeding, and daily care of shelter animals.

The position requires a High School diploma, six months of public-facing animal care experience, and a valid Class C driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of public-facing animal care experience.
• Valid Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Animal care experience

Public contact experience

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.

Applicant Limit Notice:Please be advised that applicationsfor this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Animal Care Attendant, (Animal Care Attendant I/II)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 replace 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 (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing, and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities, and households (Sustainable Waste Management Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of practical work experience involving public contact work that includes experience in animal care settings such as animal shelters, veterinary clinics, kennels or pet hospitals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver’s license.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

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

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: October 28, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

3750 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Conditions of Employment

Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• 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.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• 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.