Animal Welfare Attendant

Macon-Bibb County; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County is seeking an Animal Shelter Attendant to care for impounded animals, assist with medical procedures, and maintain an orderly facility. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, vaccinations, and handling adoptions, with duties spanning record-keeping and general office tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in animal care and the ability to work with animals of various sizes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience in care/handling of animals preferred.
• Certification to assist with euthanasia within six months of employment preferred.
• Willingness to be vaccinated against Rabies at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Care for impounded animals: feed, water, clean, and exercise; disinfect kennels and floors.
• Performs euthanasia procedures with Sodium Phenobarbital; maintains records and disposes of carcasses.
• Receive animals, separate diseased animals, and administer vaccines/medications as needed.
• Escort visitors through kennels and assist with adoptions/transfers; provide general office support.
• Maintain facility records and perform general housekeeping to keep the shelter orderly.
• Operate shelter equipment and tools (PC, typewriter, calculator, catch pole, dart gun).

Skills

Animal care

Record keeping

Communication

Computer skills

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Catch pole

Dart gun

Personal computer

Calculator

Job description

Animal Shelter Attendant

This Animal Shelter Attendant is responsible for attending to the care of impounded animals, performing euthanasia procedures, assisting with medical procedures and maintaining the facility in an orderly condition.

• Provides proper care of all animals including feeding, watering, cleaning, and exercising; cleans
• and disinfects pens, floors, and related kennel areas in accordance with established practices.
• Performs euthanasia procedures on designated animals utilizing Sodium Phenobarbital injections; prepares carcasses for disposal; makes required record entries; and maintains accurate records.
• Receives animals at the shelter; separates animals which show signs of diseases; administers vaccines and medications as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties to keep facility in an orderly condition.
• Escorts individuals through kennels and assists with the adoption and transfer of animals.
• Provides general office assistance when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Anim al Shelter Attendan t must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer experience in the care and handling of animals of all sizes; or any equivalent combination of education and experiences which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of certification to assist with/perform euthanasia, within six (6) months of employment.
• Must be willing and able to be vaccinated against the Rabies virus at the time of hire.

• Knowledge of feeding and general care of animals and of the habits and characteristics of animals.
• Knowledge of the laws and ordinances relating to welfare of animals in Macon-Bibb County.
• Knowledge of personal computers, including the ability to operate word processing and database programs in order to keep records, as required.
• Ability and desire to work with animals.
• Ability to handle animals running at large, particularly those that might be vicious, sick or injured.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with members of the general public, often in trying situations.
• Ability to maintain records and make reports.
• Ability to operate the equipment and tools related to the operation of an animal shelter. These include but are not limited to a personal computer, typewriter, calculator, catch pole, dart gun, and other assigned equipment.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment incident to the operation of an animal shelter.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER