Compassionate Shelter Animal Care Technician

County of Culpeper; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Culpeper County Animal Shelter in Culpeper, VA is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to feed, bathe and provide fresh water, administer medications and vaccines, and ensure cages are locked and safe.

You will clean and disinfect kennels and floors, handle shelter paperwork, answer public inquiries, stock supplies, and assist with related duties. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and involves moderate physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals in the shelter; feed, bathe and provide fresh water; provide medications, vaccinates and deworms animals. Checks the physical condition of animals and ensure cages are locked.
• Cleans and disinfects animal shelter, floors, cages, kennels, and related equipment.
• Answers shelter phone lines; provides information to the public regarding shelter operations, animal control services, etc.
• Completes necessary shelter paperwork including treatment sheets
• Perform clerical and data entry
• Stocks shelter supplies, animal food, kitty litter, and cleaning supplies
• Records lost and found information
• Performs light housekeeping tasks
• Performs related duties as directed

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Culpeper County Animal Shelter in Culpeper, VA is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to feed, bathe and provide fresh water, administer medications and vaccines, and ensure cages are locked and safe.

You will clean and disinfect kennels and floors, handle shelter paperwork, answer public inquiries, stock supplies, and assist with related duties. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and involves moderate physical tasks.