Animal Services Shelter Attendant POS # 102000029

Sheboygan County; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading county's Animal Services Department as an Animal Shelter Attendant, where you'll make a daily difference by caring for shelter animals and supporting their well-being. This role requires compassion, attention to detail, and the ability to handle various animals safely, while also maintaining accurate records and ensuring a clean environment. Candidates with experience in similar environments will be preferred, and certifications in euthanasia, rabies vaccination, and first aid will be required after hire.

Benefits

Generous benefit plan

13 paid holidays per year

Employee Wellness Center Clinic

Qualifications

• Willingness to work with various animals in a shelter.
• One year of experience in a shelter or veterinary environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily custodial care for shelter animals including feeding and cleaning.
• Conduct routine health inspections of animals.
• Provide exceptional customer service to the public.

Skills

Knowledge of State laws and local ordinances

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers

Animal husbandry knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Animal Services Shelter Attendant POS # 102000029

Animal Services Shelter Attendant POS # 102000029

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Position Overview

Join our Animal Services Department as an Animal Shelter Attendant – Make a Difference Every Day!

Become a key part of our mission to protect and care for animals in need. As an Animal Shelter Attendant, you’ll provide daily care, enrichment, and support for shelter animals, including those requiring special attention. This role offers the unique opportunity to build meaningful connections with animals and the community, all while helping maintain a safe, clean, and compassionate environment through detailed recordkeeping and hands-on care.

Examples of Duties

• Perform daily custodial care for shelter animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning, administering medications, handling, and transporting animals to outside medical providers for care or procedures.
• Provide enrichment through exercise and socialization to promote animal well-being.
• Assist with the safe unloading, handling, and securing of animals, including those that may be injured, aggressive, or fearful.
• Conduct routine inspections of animals and enclosures to monitor health, safety, and cleanliness, promptly reporting any concerns.
• Assist in humane euthanasia procedures when necessary in accordance with shelter protocols.
• Administer vaccinations, deworming treatments, and intake procedures such as weighing, photographing, and documenting all incoming animals.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of animals during transport to and from the shelter.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to routine inquiries and service requests from the public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Foster a positive and cooperative work environment by maintaining open communication and collaboration with co-workers.
• Remain calm, compassionate, and professional in emotionally charged situations involving animals, the public, or sensitive circumstances.
• Accurately prepare and maintain detailed records related to animal intake, identification, health, claims, population counts, and adoptions.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and a willingness to work with animals in shelter environment.

Manager's Preference

One (1) year experience in shelter, boarding kennel or veterinary office environment.

Professional animal handling experience in animal shelter, veterinary hospital or boarding kennel preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of State laws and local ordinances relating to rabies, animal control, and confinement of animals
• Knowledge of animal husbandry and the methods of safely handling animals
• Knowledge of breeds of animals to aid in identification of lost pets and to know temperament of various breeds
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, exercising tact, courtesy and firmness when dealing with animal owners and the general public
• Ability to give effective presentations on animal care, adoption, and related topics
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports concerning animals
• Ability to euthanize and dispose of animals
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

Employees must obtain Fear Free Shelter certification within 60 days of hire.

Employees must obtain Certified Euthanasia Technician, Rabies Vaccinator certification, and Red Cross First Aid certification for animals and humans within 6 months of hire.

Employees must complete pre-exposure rabies vaccine series after hire or show proof of prior vaccination against rabies and have an adequate titer.

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees Click here

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Do you have the willingness to work with animals that could possibly include livestock, exotic reptiles, goats, pigs, birds, ferrets, and guinea pigs?

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• No
  
  

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How many years of professional experience do you have in direct customer service either in person or over the phone?

• 5+ years
• 3 - 5 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None
  
  

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Some tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing 50-100 pounds. Are you willing and able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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This position is considered "Essential Personnel"' meaning, staff is required to work during inclement weather and during a State of Emergency. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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This position requires you to perform or assist with euthanasia of animals that are severely sick or injured. Are you willing to perform this task after adequate training?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer. * Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and NOT move forward in the process. * Resumes can not be considered as a substitute for submitting a formal application. Please take a moment to review this application in its entirety to ensure completion of each segment. [DO NOT SUBMIT A BLANK APPLICATION] * Check yes to verify that you understand and I have read the above statement.

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