Full-Time Kennel Worker

seekonk; Seekonk (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Seekonk seeks an Animal Control Assistant to support Animal Control Officers. You will provide care, medications, grooming, and exercise to animals, help with adoptions, and assist with daily operations.

Full-time position with a 40-hour workweek. Schedule: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Tuesday–Saturday; benefits eligible for full-time. Valid driver’s license required; schedule may change and overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of domestic animal behavior and animal husbandry helpful.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently; patient with sick or injured animals.
• Must be prepared to work irregular hours, weekends and some holidays.
• One or more years of experience in a veterinary clinic, veterinary hospital, and/ or animal shelter, control or other animal facility preferred.
• Candidate must have and maintain a valid State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to all animals impounded; includes feeding, medications, grooming, and exercise.
• Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas following disease control protocol.
• Record vital information and observe animal behavior; report concerns to Animal Control Officers.
• Administers medications and assists with routine medical treatments including vaccinations, vaccines insertions, wound care.
• Maintains records and stocks kennel supplies; transports animals to veterinarians or rehab facilities.
• Assist with adoption process and show animals to potential adopters.
• Answer phone calls and keep proper records.

Skills

Animal care

Independence

Patience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 7:00AM-3:00PM

Position Overview

This position is to provide assistance to the Animal Control Officers. The position is responsible for providing food and water, medications, minimal grooming, and exercise to various types of animals, including cleaning of the facility, while maintaining proper disease control protocols. Duties also include but are not limited to the assistance with animal adoptions, basic janitorial and some clerical duties. The position also performs all other related work as required by the Animal Control Officers.

Summary

The following description is a general summary of responsibilities with some specific duties. It is not a total delineation of all duties nor does it limit the responsibilities to those stipulated. This position functions as a part of the overall Animal Control team to ensure effective and efficient operations and wellbeing of animals in the care, custody, and control of the Town.

Supervision

Works under the administrative direction of the Animal Control Officer and the Town Administrator.

Job Environment

The full‑time position is scheduled, 5 days/40 hours a week and eligible for health benefits; Tuesday through Saturday; however, the schedule can change. The part‑time position is scheduled Sunday & Monday 7:00AM – 3:00PM/16 hours a week and not eligible for health benefits. Candidates must be able to work some holidays, overtime as needed and be flexible with schedule changes and short notice requests.

Essential Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position, if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides care to all animals impounded at the shelter or under our care which includes but is not limited to feral cats, dangerous dogs, exotics, birds and farm animals.
• Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas, following proper disease control protocol to ensure a sterile environment.
• Record vital information and observe animal’s behavior, habits or concerns, reporting any concerns to Animal Control Officers.
• Administers medications as directed. Assists Animal Control Officer with routine medical treatments including but not limited to vaccinations, microchipping, blood draws and basic wound care.
• Maintains records.
• Stock all kennel/cleaning supplies as needed.
• Spot clean kennels and public areas throughout the day.
• Clean, fold and stock kennel laundry.
• Answer phone calls, maintain proper records.
• Transport animals to and from veterinarian, or rehab facility as needed.
• Assist with adoption process, showing of animals to potential adopters.
• Assist with bathing, grooming and nail trims.
• Assist ACO on calls if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of domestic animal behavior and animal husbandry helpful. Candidate must be self‑motivated and able to work independently, possess documentation and problem‑solving skills. Must be patient dealing with sick or injured animals. Must be prepared to work irregular hours, weekends and some holidays.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Previous experience working with animals, the ability to work with animals in a humane manner. Must have interest in aiding the public and caring for animals. One or more years of experience in a veterinary clinic, veterinary hospital, and/ or animal shelter, control or other animal facility preferred.

Candidate must have and maintain a valid State Driver’s License as part of employment.

Physical Requirements

Light physical effort required to perform duties under typical office conditions. Candidate must be able to work standing for 8 or more hours, communicate, and move around the Town Building. Required to move, push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly. Must be able to reach and use a ladder and/or step stool. Must be able to cope with death of animals, due to natural causes, injuries or euthanasia.