Shelter Animal Care Attendant

Mat-Su Borough — Assembly; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mat-Su Borough — Assembly is seeking a kennel attendant to feed, care for, and monitor shelter animals. This on-site role emphasizes safety, hygiene, and adherence to established policies and borough values.

Responsibilities include handling animals, reporting health concerns, cleaning kennels, and supporting daily shelter operations under the guidance of the Animal Shelter staff. Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to work in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Less than one year of experience. Relevant experience may include jobs that used the following skills: animal handling/animal care, custodial duties, interpersonal skills, teamwork, problem solving and following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain animals safely.
• Monitor and report animal health or behavior concerns.
• Feeds and waters shelter animals.
• Cleans and disinfects kennels.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Animal care

Custodial duties

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Mat-Su Borough — Assembly is seeking a kennel attendant to feed, care for, and monitor shelter animals. This on-site role emphasizes safety, hygiene, and adherence to established policies and borough values.

Responsibilities include handling animals, reporting health concerns, cleaning kennels, and supporting daily shelter operations under the guidance of the Animal Shelter staff. Knowledge of safety protocols and ability to work in a team are essential.