Part-Time Kennel Worker

seekonk; Seekonk (MA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Seekonk Town Animal Services is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to support Animal Control Officers. You will feed, water, medicate, groom lightly, exercise animals, and maintain a clean facility while following disease control protocols.

You may assist with adoptions, basic clerical tasks, and transport to veterinarians; part of the shelter team ensuring wellbeing of animals in our care and coordination with the Town. Strong documentation and flexibility with schedule are important.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of domestic animal behavior and husbandry helpful.
• HS diploma or GED required; experience with animals preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals impounded or in care, including feral cats, dogs, exotics, birds and farm animals.
• Daily cleaning of kennels and public areas following disease control protocols.
• Record vital information and observe animals, report concerns to Officers.
• Administer medications and assist with routine medical treatments.
• Assist with adoptions, transport to vet or rehab facilities, and basic grooming.

Skills

Animal behavior knowledge

Problem solving

Documentation

Patient handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule

Sunday and Monday 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

• 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.

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.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.