Animal Shelter Attendant Part-Time

Craven County; New Bern (NC); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Craven County in North Carolina seeks a part-time Animal Shelter Assistant to support the Animal Control Program. The role involves caring for all animals, cleaning facilities, and providing basic office support; duties include processing adoption inquiries and handling release forms.

The position emphasizes educating the public on rabies vaccination requirements for dogs and cats, assisting with supply inventory, and helping with routine shelter operations.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of public health relating to rabies control and the ability to read, interpret, and explain rules and procedures.
• Excellent clear communication with the public and staff is essential.
• A compassionate and kind approach to handling animals is required.

Responsabilités

• Care for all animals at the shelter and clean animal and common areas.
• Assist the public with inquiries about animals available for adoption and assist with adoption paperwork.
• Assist with the intake of animals, logging, and required vaccination and release forms.
• Educate the public on rabies vaccination requirements for dogs and cats.
• Assist with inventory of supplies and general shelter operations.
• Handle and assist with animals brought to the shelter; participate in the daily operations as needed.

Connaissances

Communication

Policy interpretation

Public health

Compassionate care

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

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.