Animal Control Lead — Field Impounds & Rabies Care

Township Of Woodbridge; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Township of Woodbridge seeks an Animal Control Officer to patrol streets, capture and impound stray animals and unlicensed dogs, and respond to wildlife concerns. Under direction, you will humanely handle, care for, and, when necessary, destroy rabid or severely injured animals and coordinate with veterinarians.

You will maintain the public pound, observe animal condition, enforce rabies control ordinances, and respond to complaints.

Qualifications

• Certified Animal Control Officer License is required.
• Valid NJ Driver License is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol streets, capture and impound stray animals and unlicensed dogs.
• Contact veterinarians when necessary and liaise with animal care providers.
• Use nets, traps, or tranquilizer equipment to capture animals.
• Care for impounded animals and observe their physical condition and behavior.
• Destroy rabid animals humanely and dispose of remains.
• Enforce rabies control programs and issue summons for violations.
• Handle complaints regarding wild, stray, and domesticated animals.
• Maintain and clean the impounding facility.

Education

Certified Animal Control Officer License

Valid NJ Driver License

Job description

Township of Woodbridge seeks an Animal Control Officer to patrol streets, capture and impound stray animals and unlicensed dogs, and respond to wildlife concerns. Under direction, you will humanely handle, care for, and, when necessary, destroy rabid or severely injured animals and coordinate with veterinarians.

You will maintain the public pound, observe animal condition, enforce rabies control ordinances, and respond to complaints.