Animal Shelter Assistant - Beaufort County Animal Services

Beaufort County NC Economic Development

Beaufort (SC)

In loco

USD 21.000 - 27.000

Part-time

4 giorni fa

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Beaufort County Animal Services is seeking an Animal Shelter Assistant to clean kennels, feed and care for animals, and assist with adoptions. The role includes data entry, receptionist tasks, and handling paperwork related to fees and releases. Work is part-time with varied hours and weekend coverage in Beaufort County.

Salary ranges from $15.27 to $19.85 per hour. Applicants must have a high school diploma and the ability to interact professionally with the public and animal guardians.

Competenze

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Experience dealing with the public and animals helps.
Ability to use office equipment and data entry.

Mansioni

Clean and sanitize animal kennels and monitor cage health and cleanliness.
Provide food and water, walk dogs, and assist with adoptions.
Answer calls, provide information, process paperwork and collect fees.
Maintain records and reports related to animals and activities.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Record keeping

Communication

Attention to detail

Formazione

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Animal Shelter Assistant - Beaufort County Animal Services

Cleans and sanitizes animal kennels; provides food and water to confined animals; walk dogs; makes routine inspections of animals and their cages to monitor health, safety, cleanliness of cages, etc. Provides office support activities including reception, records compilation, data entry, file management, etc. Processes adoption; takes information; takes fees; releases animals to owners. Participates in preparing animals for possible adoption; assists interested parties in claiming or adopting confined animals; processes required paperwork, collects fees, and provides receipts. Answers telephone calls from the public and provides information on a variety of animal control issues; dispatches animal control officers in response to calls for service. Maintains a variety of records and reports. Performs other related work as required.

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM – 11:30.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of state laws and local ordinances and departmental policies and procedures relating to rabies, animal control and confinement of animals.
Knowledge of breeds of animals to aid in identification of lost pets and to know temperament of various breeds.
Knowledge of and ability to use required technology.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Skill in customer service.
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 public.
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports concerning animals, daily activities, and fiscal matters such as fee collection.

Minimum Requirements

Must possess the visual acuity to use a computer terminal to prepare records, operate equipment and distinguish details and differences when observing breeds and colors of animals.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, and hearing.
Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, an/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to use a computer terminal to prepare records, operate equipment and distinguish details and differences when observing breeds and colors of animals.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school, office experience involving contact with the public and experience in handling and caring for animals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possession of a valid NC driver's license.

Application Deadline

November 17, 2026

Link to Apply

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beaufortcounty

Equal Opportunity Statement

Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Check and Licensing

Criminal Background Check, and/or NCSBI Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Record Check, Driving Record Check, and Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required.

Valid North Carolina Drive License Required.

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