Animal Shelter Care Specialist

Daviess County Fiscal Court; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Daviess County Fiscal Court in Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Animal Shelter Attendant to help with daily cleaning, feeding, and handling of shelter animals. The role supports staff and volunteers, ensures sanitation, and assists with daily operations as directed by the Manager.

A valid Kentucky driver’s license is required; high school diploma preferred. You may interact with adopters, retrieve animals, and help move animals between cages, always prioritizing safety and animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow simple instructions.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information one-on-one.
• Basic math and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Clean animal shelter daily, including cages, litter, pans, and sanitation.
• Feed and water animals daily.
• Retrieve animals for staff, volunteers, or adopters.
• Accept animals brought in by citizens and move them to appropriate cages.
• Handle incoming/outgoing animals and maintain safety.
• Notify front desk of supply needs.
• Assist with animal socializing/walking when volunteers cannot.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Reasoning skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll systems

Job description

Daviess County Fiscal Court in Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Animal Shelter Attendant to help with daily cleaning, feeding, and handling of shelter animals. The role supports staff and volunteers, ensures sanitation, and assists with daily operations as directed by the Manager.

A valid Kentucky driver’s license is required; high school diploma preferred. You may interact with adopters, retrieve animals, and help move animals between cages, always prioritizing safety and animal welfare.