Animal Care Attendant - Part Time, Weekends

Prince George County, Virginia; Maryland; On-site; USD 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince George County is seeking applicants to assist with cleaning and maintaining the Prince George Animal Services Center, providing daily care of animals, medicating animals, walking animals, lifting and transferring animals, maintaining records and files, and greeting the public. The position is up to 20 hours per week, mostly on weekends.

Applicants must have knowledge of safe feeding and transferring methods, be able to handle animals without injury, and meet the minimum age and licensing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of animal care experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and with care.
• Must have valid driver's license in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals including feeding, medicating, walking, and lifting/transferring animals.
• Maintain records and files related to animal care and handling.
• Greet the public and assist visitors at the Animal Services Center.

Skills

Animal care

Safe handling of animals

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prince George County is seeking applicants to assist with cleaning and maintaining the Prince George Animal Services Center, providing daily care of animals, medicating animals, walking animals, lifting and transferring animals, maintaining records and files, and greeting the public. The position is up to 20 hours per week, mostly on weekends.

Applicants must have knowledge of safe feeding and transferring methods, be able to handle animals without injury, and meet the minimum age and licensing