Dog Shelter Attendant

Fairfield County Ohio; Wacker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield County Ohio is seeking a Shelter Attendant to assist the Dog Warden in caring for all dogs at the county shelter. This role focuses on kennel cleanliness, safety, and daily husbandry of the animals.

Responsibilities include feeding, walking, bathing dogs; admin of intake exams and vaccinations with authorization; supervising volunteers; and providing customer service for adoptions and inquiries. Requires physical ability and valid Ohio driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio Driver's license required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the cleanliness of kennels throughout the day.
• Walks kennel aisles and keeps kennels, walkways, and trench drains free of mess.
• Launders towels, beds, and other soiled articles; disinfects facilities.
• Moves, feeds, waters, and baths dogs as requested; supervises interns and volunteers.
• Administers shelter intake exams, vaccinations, medications with authorization from the Dog Warden.
• Provides customer service through stray identification, adoptions, and counseling.
• Provides dog enrichment including walking, exercise, play groups, and basic obedience training.

Skills

Dog care

Kennel cleaning

Customer service

Animal handling

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under the supervision of the Dog Warden, the Shelter Attendant is responsible for the upkeep of all dogs at the shelter while maintaining cleanliness of the kennel and grounds. Ensures shelter safety by following standard operating procedures.

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please note that while the shelter is closed on Sundays, working both weekend days is a mandatory requirement for this role. Employees can expect to receive consecutive days off during the week, such as Tuesday and Wednesday or Wednesday and Thursday.

• Maintains the cleanliness of kennels throughout the day. Walks kennel aisles and ensures that all kennels, walkways, and trench drains are mess-free always. Launders towels, beds, and other soiled articles. Disinfects shelter facilities including kennels, walkway, garage, adoption room, puppy room, and all public and non-public areas.
• Responsible for moving dogs, feeding and watering dogs, and bathing dogs as requested. Helps to supervise interns and volunteers.
• Administers shelter intake exams, vaccinations, medications and documents all medical procedures with authorization from the Dog Warden.
• Provides customer service through stray identification and verification, adoption interactions, dog-dog interactions, adoption counseling and follow-ups.
• Provides dog enrichment including but not limited to: daily walking and exercising dogs which may be 60+#, supervising dog play groups, working on basic obedience training, daily routines of tactile, scent, oral, auditory and visual enrichment. Utilize various tools and equipment to provide proper stimulation and education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Ohio Driver's license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works around potentially dangerous animals with minimal risk using proper safety techniques*. May be exposed to inclement weather.

*Developed after employment.