Part-Time Animal Shelter Care Specialist

Support New Bern LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Craven County Government is seeking a part-time Animal Shelter Attendant in New Bern, NC. The role involves protecting and caring for animals, assisting with shelter operations, and handling basic office tasks related to adoptions and registrations.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of animal care experience. Valid driver’s license required; some weekends/holidays. Compensation is $18.75 hourly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience caring for animals preferred.
• Knowledge of rabies control and public health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals at the shelter and assist with cleaning.
• Assist with general office duties, logging admissions, and processing documents.
• Assist with rabies vaccination forms, adoption/reclaim documents, and contracts.
• Assist public and Animal Control Officers with handling animals brought to the shelter.
• Educate the public on rabies laws and required vaccination tags.
• Assist with inventory and shelter operations as needed.
• Physical ability to lift and handle animal traps and restrain animals when necessary.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Craven County Government is seeking a part-time Animal Shelter Attendant in New Bern, NC. The role involves protecting and caring for animals, assisting with shelter operations, and handling basic office tasks related to adoptions and registrations.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of animal care experience. Valid driver’s license required; some weekends/holidays. Compensation is $18.75 hourly.