Entry-Level Animal Care Attendant

Prince George's County, Maryland; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is seeking an Animal Care Attendant I/II to join the Animal Services Division in Upper Marlboro, MD. This entry-level role maintains kennels, cleans cages, feeds animals, and supports routine health checks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, six months of public-contact experience in animal care, and a valid Class C driver's license; on-site essential work, with benefits and opportunities to learn.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of practical work experience involving public contact work that includes experience in animal care settings such as animal shelters, veterinary clinics, kennels or pet hospitals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• House animals safely and humanely to protect the animals, self, and others.
• Examine animals to determine sex, species, size, and age.
• Monitor animals for signs of illness, injuries, and unusual physical and behavioral conditions.
• Isolate animals as necessary.
• Perform initial health assessments of animals arriving at the facility and administers routine vaccinations.
• Assist veterinarians with wellness checks on animals.
• Socialize and exercises shelter animals on a daily basis.
• Perform other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Skills

Public contact experience

Animal care

Driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is seeking an Animal Care Attendant I/II to join the Animal Services Division in Upper Marlboro, MD. This entry-level role maintains kennels, cleans cages, feeds animals, and supports routine health checks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, six months of public-contact experience in animal care, and a valid Class C driver's license; on-site essential work, with benefits and opportunities to learn.