Animal Shelter Attendant Part-Time

Support New Bern LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Craven County Government is seeking a part-time Animal Shelter Attendant in New Bern, NC. The role involves protecting and caring for animals, assisting with shelter operations, and handling basic office tasks related to adoptions and registrations.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of animal care experience. Valid driver’s license required; some weekends/holidays. Compensation is $18.75 hourly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience caring for animals preferred.
• Knowledge of rabies control and public health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals at the shelter and assist with cleaning.
• Assist with general office duties, logging admissions, and processing documents.
• Assist with rabies vaccination forms, adoption/reclaim documents, and contracts.
• Assist public and Animal Control Officers with handling animals brought to the shelter.
• Educate the public on rabies laws and required vaccination tags.
• Assist with inventory and shelter operations as needed.
• Physical ability to lift and handle animal traps and restrain animals when necessary.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Animal Shelter Attendant Part-TimePart-Time Public Service & Government Hiring • 5d ago# Animal Shelter Attendant Part-Time Craven County Government New Bern, NC $18.75 Hourly## Position Overview & RequirementsThe 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.**Published Compensation / Pay Range:** $18.75 Hourly*Verified & synced from the Craven County Government Career Portal by Support New Bern.*### Apply for this PositionSubmit your application directly with **Craven County Government**.Apply on Official Portal #### Job Summary* **Employer:** Craven County Government* **Location:** New Bern, NC* **Job Type:** Part-Time* **Category:** Public Service & Government* **Compensation:** $18.75 Hourly* **Status:** 5 days ago • Verified Active Nov 14