Animal Shelter Assistant — Part-Time Care & Adoptions

Livingston County; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional 457 Deferred Compensation

Paid sick days

Personal time

Wellness reimbursement

Health Assessment incentive

Job summary

Livingston County is seeking an Animal Shelter Assistant to care for animals, assist with vaccinations and pre/post-surgical care, and evaluate animals for potential adoptions. The role includes helping visitors and adopters and addressing animal-related concerns.

The position is part-time, non-union, with pay starting at $21.17/hour and potential increases to $26.80/hour. Approximately 19 hours per week, on-site at the shelter in Howell, MI.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience caring for animals including vaccinations, euthanasia and assisting in surgeries.
• Certified to perform euthanasia and rabies testing.
• Knowledge of shelter animal care and kennel procedures.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals at the shelter and ensure their well-being.
• Provide vaccinations and assist with pre- and post-surgical care.
• Evaluate animals for potential adoptions and respond to public inquiries.
• Offer customer service to visitors and adopters and handle animal-related complaints.

Skills

Animal care

Vaccinations

Euthanasia procedures

Kennel care

Communication skills

Microsoft Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

anesthesia machines

pulse oximeters

other medical equipment

Job description

Livingston County is seeking an Animal Shelter Assistant to care for animals, assist with vaccinations and pre/post-surgical care, and evaluate animals for potential adoptions. The role includes helping visitors and adopters and addressing animal-related concerns.

The position is part-time, non-union, with pay starting at $21.17/hour and potential increases to $26.80/hour. Approximately 19 hours per week, on-site at the shelter in Howell, MI.