Animal Shelter Attendant

Support New Bern LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven County Government in New Bern, NC is seeking an Animal Shelter Attendant to maintain animal housing areas, assist with intake, adoptions, and vaccinations under supervision. This role requires high school diploma and at least one year of animal handling experience.

The position combines hands-on animal care with administrative tasks such as updating records, answering public inquiries, and coordinating with veterinarians.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and one year of animal handling experience.
• Knowledge of basic animal behavior and proper restraint methods.
• Ability to observe animal health and report signs of illness.
• Knowledge of diseases and transmission and administration of medications.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean and disinfect animal housing areas.
• Provide shelter animals with food, water, and medications as required.
• Assist with intake, adoption, and reclaim procedures.
• Answer phones and greet the public; provide information.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal behavior awareness

Restraint techniques

Cleaning/disinfection

Vaccination knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

# Animal Shelter Attendant Craven County Government New Bern, NC $39,008.00 Annually## Position Overview & RequirementsThe primary purpose of this position is to perform all necessary work involved in maintaining the animal housing areas within Craven Pamlico Animal Services Center in a sanitary and pleasant condition. This position is responsible for the welfare and disposition of the animals including but is not limited to triage exam, assisting with surgical procedures, administration of medications, vaccine administration, records completion, adopter communication and education. This also includes upkeep of the surgical suite and equipment with routine maintenance and cleaning.**75% Animal Care / Cleaning*** Thoroughly clean and disinfect all animal housing areas (cages, runs, related areas) as often as necessary.* Provide shelter animals with proper food and water.* Give shelter animals prescribed medications as required and document on medical logs accordingly.* Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.* Launder animal bedding and other items as necessary.* Groom and exercise animals as necessary.* Routinely observe animal appearance and activity.* Be aware of and report any signs of illness, disease, and/or injury to supervisor or veterinarian for evaluation.* Recognize, record, and report any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of any shelter animal.* Receive animals through shelter intake process and check for microchip identification when needed. Ensure proper identification and information is posted on kennel/cage and matches PetPoints documentation.* Update or have supervisor update animal location and/or any information in PetPoints when an animal is moved or changes occur.* Be familiar with animals available for adoption, assist the public with appropriate adoption choices to include introductions, providing pertinent information about the animals, and meet and greets between current pet(s) and the animal being considered for adoption.* Release animals to owners only after verifying proper documentation and vaccinations have been completed.* Assist public, other shelter staff, and Animal Control Officers with handling or restraint of animals following policy and procedures to ensure safety of people and animal(s).* If certified to do so, vaccinate animals as assigned.* Assist veterinarian with surgical procedures.* Assist with behavior evaluations of shelter animals when necessary.* Based on credentials, perform or assist with euthanasia of identified animals when deemed necessary.* General cleaning of other shelter areas (inside and outside) – pick up trash, sweep, mop, empty trash, etc. Ensure areas safe and clean for animals and the public.* Maintain equipment used to complete job assignments and keeping such equipment and tools in good working condition. Keep equipment and tools put away in proper storage areas.* Unpacking, labeling, and stocking of shelter supplies and donations.* Assist with monitoring inventory of supplies and notify supervisor of items that need to be ordered.**20****% Administrative*** Answer phones and greet the public entering the shelter.* Answering questions and providing appropriate information regarding shelter animals and adoption or reclaim procedures.* Provide public education regarding rabies vaccination requirements for dogs and cats.* Assist with intake/reclaim/adoption paperwork.* Other administrative duties assigned as needed.**5% Other*** In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed.* Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.Graduation from high school and one year of animal handling experience.**Special Requirements** G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**Knowledge and skills in basic animal behavior and controlling/handling individual animal temperament. Proper methods of restraint and the ability to gain animal confidence when restraining. Cleaning and disinfecting methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment. Knowledge of common diseases, their symptoms and means of transmission, administration of medications, assessment of change in animal status.

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