Animal Shelter Attendant Part-Time

Craven County Government; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Craven County Government seeks a part-time Animal Control Assistant to care for shelter animals, maintain clean facilities, and support office duties. The role includes educating the public on rabies vaccination rules, logging adoption and welfare records, and assisting with inventory and daily shelter operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of animal-care experience, plus a valid driver's license and SBI background check.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with one year of animal-care experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain rules and procedures.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• Valid driver's license required.
• SBI background check required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Care for all animals at the shelter and clean animal areas.
• Assist with euthanasia when certified and perform general office tasks.
• Answer inquiries about adoptions and log records.
• Educate the public about rabies vaccination requirements.
• Assist with inventory and shelter operations as needed.
• Assist public and Animal Control Officers with handling animals.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Compassion for animals

Rule interpretation

Physical ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The primary purpose of this part-time position is to assist in the Animal Control Program by performing protective, preventive, and supportive work in the daily operations of the animal shelter. Work schedule will consist primarily of rotating weekends and holidays, with some weekdays included.

• Provides for the care of all animals at the shelter and; cleaning animal areas and common areas of shelter; once certified, euthanasia of animals when necessary; general office duties including, but not limited to answering citizens inquiries about animals available for adoption, discussing with owner/reclaims the necessity of wearing the required tag, verification of offenses; taking requests for services; preparation of bank deposit and delivery of same to bank; and other general office work such as logging in animals, obtaining signed release forms for unwanted animals, and proper completion of all rabies vaccination forms, adoption/reclaim documents and contracts, etc.
• Assists public and Animal Control Officers with handling of animals being brought into the shelter.
• Educates the public concerning the laws pertaining to required rabies vaccination of both dogs and cats.
• Educates owners on the need for vaccinated animals to wear rabies tags.
• Assists with the inventory of supplies and other activities associated with the conduct of the animal shelter as needed.

High School diploma or GED and one year experience caring for animals, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This position requires a thorough knowledge of public health as it pertains to rabies control, as well as knowledge of legal and enforcement policies and procedures. This position requires the ability read, interpret, and explain rules, regulation, and procedures. Communicate clearly and effectively with the general public and other employees. A sense of compassion and kindness for animals is absolutely essential.

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license.

G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.

In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed.

Physical Requirements

Employee must be able to lift and carry loaded animal traps from truck to shelter. Also they must be able to handle and control animals to prevent injury to themselves as well as others.